I understand that perception but "seems to be a lot of strings" is all that is publicly known. None of those further obligations seem to have been disclosed. Without that disclosure it's a bit of a conspiracy theory?
Thus, it could very well be OpenAI has taken dollars, is commercially selling its technology to Microsoft on terms which aren't special, and sama and the OpenAI executive team and board has independently concluded that engaging in the partnership is a stellar way to grow their OpenAI brand, business and valuation?
Thus, it could very well be OpenAI has taken dollars, is commercially selling its technology to Microsoft on terms which aren't special, and sama and the OpenAI executive team and board has independently concluded that engaging in the partnership is a stellar way to grow their OpenAI brand, business and valuation?