**News Flash: Microsoft and OpenAI's Complex Relationship Under Scrutiny**
Microsoft's recent SEC filing paints a curious picture of its relationship with OpenAI, labeling the AI firm both a "strategic partner" and a competitor. Despite their close ties, including a $1 billion investment in 2019 and another $10 billion post-ChatGPT launch, Microsoft lists OpenAI as its sole named partner amidst a sea of rivals.
This duality comes as both companies face antitrust probes in the UK, US, and EU. While regulatory scrutiny is common in big tech, Microsoft's portrayal of its dynamic with OpenAI as typical "frenemies" behavior is noteworthy. Stay tuned as this story develops.