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March 09, 2025 Mike Leary

Microsoft Develops In-House AI Models to Compete with OpenAI

Microsoft has embarked on developing its own artificial intelligence (AI) reasoning models, aiming to rival those of OpenAI. This initiative reflects the company's strategy to diversify its AI capabilities and reduce reliance on external partners.

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