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Federal cyber experts called Microsoft's cloud a "pile of shit," approved it anyway

Microsoft is reportedly considering legal action against OpenAI after the AI company pursued a $50 billion investment deal with Amazon. The partnership would potentially violate OpenAI's exclusivity agreement with Microsoft's Azure cloud platform. This comes as federal cybersecurity experts were revealed to Hearing Was the Funniest in Ages—and Might Have ">have privately criticized Microsoft's cloud security as a "pile of shit" while still approving its use.

Microsoft has invested billions in OpenAI and holds exclusive cloud computing rights through Azure, making this Amazon deal a potential breach of their partnership agreement. The timing is particularly awkward as internal federal documents show cybersecurity experts Hearing Was the Funniest in Ages—and Might Have ">have serious concerns about Microsoft's cloud security, yet continue using their services.
Microsoft says

The proposed Amazon deal appears to violate OpenAI's existing exclusivity commitments to Azure cloud services. Microsoft has invested heavily in the partnership and expects OpenAI to honor their agreement rather than pursuing competing cloud providers.

OpenAI supporters say

OpenAI needs diverse funding sources and infrastructure partnerships to continue scaling AI development effectively. Relying exclusively on Microsoft's cloud platform may limit OpenAI's growth potential and technological flexibility.