
Microsoft and Apple left OpenAI's board due to growing regulatory scrutiny of their influence over artificial intelligence2. Their non-voting board seats raised concerns among regulators, potentially triggering antitrust investigations. By stepping down, both tech giants aim to ease concerns and maintain a low profile while continuing their partnerships with OpenAI.

Exclusivity clauses could potentially have a negative effect on AI competitors by restricting their access to essential resources, such as data or technology, that the dominant company controls. This may result in reduced competition and innovation in the market, as well as barriers to entry for smaller AI developers.