Expert panel will determine AGI arrival in new Microsoft-OpenAI agreement

Microsoft and OpenAI have announced a revised partnership agreement introducing an independent expert panel to verify when OpenAI achieves artificial general intelligence (AGI), triggering changes in technology and revenue sharing. The deal values Microsoft's stake in OpenAI at $135 billion and extends the partnership through 2032, allowing both companies more freedom to pursue AGI independently. Previously, OpenAI alone determined AGI attainment, but now an expert panel will verify the milestone, adding oversight to this crucial determination. The partnership, initially formed in 2019 with a $1 billion investment from Microsoft, has evolved as OpenAI's value has grown to $500 billion, leading to increased competition between the companies.