*Microsoft Prepared to Walk Away from High‑Stakes OpenAI Talks* Microsoft is reportedly poised to halt or walk away from its complex negotiations with OpenAI concerning equity, computing rights, and intellectual property—including contentious access to the Windsurf acquisition—choosing instead to rely on an existing contract valid until 2030 unless more favorable terms emerge. 🔗 https://www.thebridgechronicle.com/tech/microsoft-prepared-walk-away-openai-talks > The Bridge Chronicle - Voicing Stories that Matter