Microsoft settles Activision litigation for $250 million and restructures OpenAI partnership, ending exclusivity while retaining cloud and IP rights.

Microsoft reached a $250 million settlement to resolve shareholder litigation tied to its Activision Blizzard acquisition, addressing claims related to disclosures and governance.

The restructured OpenAI partnership ends Microsoft's exclusive provider role while it retains key cloud and IP rights, shifting its position to partner alongside others.

The Activision settlement removes a legal distraction as Microsoft integrates the gaming business, with investors now focused on how the company executes acquisition integration and AI product rollouts under the new OpenAI terms.