In a mere week, OpenAI has achieved three significant milestones: inking a five - year, $300 billion cloud services deal with Oracle; finalizing a 'non - binding memorandum of understanding' with Microsoft to dismantle the 'exclusive' cloud services model; and verifying that its in - house developed chips will enter production in the coming year. Historically, OpenAI's progress was heavily dependent on NVIDIA and Microsoft. However, as its operations scaled up, this reliance started to act as a bottleneck. Consequently, OpenAI is now striving to construct its own 'empire of computing might' and engage in a strategic power play with Microsoft. Microsoft initially made an investment in OpenAI and secured its position as the exclusive cloud services provider. But later, events like the dismissal of Altman led to cracks appearing in their partnership. In 2025, Microsoft and OpenAI revised their cloud services pact, effectively putting an end to the era of exclusivity. The signing of this memorandum of understanding endows Microsoft with roughly 28% equity in the restructured OpenAI. Meanwhile, OpenAI has cut down on Microsoft's revenue share and secured approval to transform into a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC), paving the path for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Constructing an 'empire of computing might' presents OpenAI with a host of challenges, spanning areas such as funding, regulatory compliance, technological innovation, and market competition. Should it manage to overcome these hurdles, it could potentially set off a major industry shake - up, with companies equipped with robust infrastructure capabilities likely to emerge as frontrunners in the future.