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Microsoft's journey with OpenAI dates back to 2019, when it committed approximately $13 billion in investments. Since then, the partnership has yielded substantial benefits for Microsoft, leading to successful product launches such as the AI chatbot in 2022 and the integration of ChatGPT features into Microsoft's search engines and software products like Word and PowerPoint. The company boasts a significant stake of around 49% in OpenAI, significantly shaping its AI-driven initiatives.