According to online reports, according to the Wall Street Journal, OpenAI and Microsoft (MSFT.O) are increasingly at odds over the future of their AI partnership. The startup is trying to shake off Microsoft's control of its AI products and computing power resources and enlist the technology giant's support in its transformation into a for-profit company. Microsoft's approval is crucial to OpenAI's ability to raise more money and go public. But people familiar with the matter said the negotiations were so difficult that in recent weeks, OpenAI executives have discussed what they believe is a key option: accusing Microsoft of anti-competitive behavior during the partnership. This could include requiring federal regulators to review contract terms for violations of antitrust laws, as well as launching a public opinion offensive. The move could jeopardize the six-year-old cooperative relationship between the two sides. People familiar with the matter said that Microsoft and OpenAI are at an impasse in negotiations over equity in a start-up after the technology giant's transformation. The shareholding ratio Microsoft requires for the new company far exceeds the share OpenAI is willing to sell. OpenAI must complete its transformation before the end of the year, otherwise it may face the risk of a $20 billion financing failure.