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OpenAI plans to significantly decrease the revenue share it provides to Microsoft, its largest investor, according to a report by The Information. Currently, OpenAI shares 20% of its revenue with Microsoft under an agreement that runs through 2030, but this share is expected to drop to 10% or lower by the end of the decade, states the report.

The change comes as OpenAI restructures its operations, with its nonprofit parent organisation maintaining control in a move that may limit CEO Sam Altman’s influence, suggests a report by Reuters on the matter. While Microsoft will see a smaller revenue share, the company is reportedly seeking continued access to OpenAI’s AI technology beyond 2030.

As per the reports, Microsoft has described its partnership with OpenAI as including “revenue sharing agreements that flow both ways”, with core terms remaining intact until 2030. OpenAi stated it is working closely with Microsoft to finalise the restructuring details. Neither company provided further comment on the reported changes.