Microsoft filings suggest "around 70%" of its AI revenue is on OpenAI

https://www.windowscentral.com/author/jez-corden· Aug 6, 2026 · 4:27 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 5 views

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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Microsoft proved that its AI business is accelerating in growth, and that cash flows remain healthy despite the firm's extensive capital expenditure on new data centers. However, new information suggests that there's still an enormous caveat to this news.DEAL: Get Surfshark VPN 86% OFF with Windows Central 🦈Analysis from Bloomberg has poured cold water over Microsoft's AI earnings potential.

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▪Microsoft proved that its AI business is accelerating in growth, and that cash flows remain healthy despite the firm's extensive capital expenditure on new data centers.
▪However, new information suggests that there's still an enormous caveat to this news.DEAL: Get Surfshark VPN 86% OFF with Windows Central 🦈Analysis from Bloomberg has poured cold water over Microsoft's AI earnings potential.

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Artificial Intelligence Microsoft filings suggest "around 70%" of its AI revenue is concentrated entirely on OpenAI — which seems rather unhealthy News By Jez Corden Published 6 August 2026 3 min read Recent analysis showed that Microsoft's AI business, while seemingly booming, still carries a somewhat enormous Sam Altman-shaped risk. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Microsoft and OpenAI don't see eye to eye.

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