The companies also are rewriting the terms of a wider contract that was drafted when Microsoft and OpenAI first unveiled an exclusive partnership in 2019, the Financial Times repo

As OpenAI eyes a public offering, discussions with Microsoft focus on future technology access and investment structures.

Danone said on Monday it has agreed to buy a majority stake in Kate Farms, a U.S. maker of plant-based organic drinks that will fit into the French food giant's specialized nutrition portfolio.