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OpenAI to Cut Microsoft’s Revenue Share
Hugging Face Launches Browser-Using AI Agent
Algot Persson
May 07, 2025
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OpenAI to Cut Microsoft’s Revenue Share
Hugging Face Launches Browser-Using AI Agent
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OpenAI to Cut Microsoft’s Revenue Share
OpenAI plans to cut Microsoft’s revenue share from 20% to 10% by 2030, according to internal documents seen by The Information. Microsoft, which has invested $13.75 billion, is negotiating to extend its exclusive access to OpenAI’s models beyond that date.
This happens as OpenAI scraps plans to become a regular for-profit company. Its nonprofit parent will stay in control, a decision CEO Sam Altman said followed talks with state regulators. “We continue to work closely with Microsoft, and look forward to finalizing the details of this recapitalization in the near future,” an OpenAI spokesperson said.
Microsoft hasn’t approved the new structure and is still negotiating terms around equity, revenue sharing, and IP access. Only Microsoft and a few early investors can vote on the restructuring, but Microsoft is the only one actively involved. Other major backers like SoftBank are reportedly supportive. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s lawsuit over OpenAI’s nonprofit control is still partially ongoing.
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Hugging Face Launches Browser-Using AI Agent
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Hugging Face has released a free, cloud-based AI agent capable of operating a virtual computer, though early tests suggest it’s still far from reliable.
Called Open Computer Agent, the system lets users prompt an AI to complete tasks using a Linux virtual machine loaded with apps like Firefox. Tasks like finding an address on Google Maps or browsing the web work reasonably well. More complex requests, like searching for flights, often fail or hang on unsolved CAPTCHAs. The experience includes a virtual queue that can range from a few seconds to several minutes depending on demand.
Unlike OpenAI’s Operator, which is still under wraps, Hugging Face’s tool is available now and meant to showcase the growing capabilities of open-source AI systems. “As vision models become more capable, they become able to power complex agentic workflows,” wrote Hugging Face researcher Aymeric Roucher on X.
Roucher added that newer models with built-in grounding can identify on-screen elements by pixel location and click them — a crucial skill for general-purpose computer agents. Despite the glitches, interest in agentic AI is growing. According to a recent KPMG survey, 65% of companies are already experimenting with AI agents. Market analysts at Markets and Markets forecast the sector will grow from $7.8 billion in 2025 to $52.6 billion by 2030.
Try it here → Huggingface computer agent
Beware, I tried it, and the free version is currently overqueued. If you want to access this, you have to log into your Huggingface account, duplicate this model, and use it in your own space.
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