OpenAI’s $200M DoD contract could squeeze frenemy Microsoft

That's a potential conflict of interest. If the model maker is contracted to work on a project that competes with OpenAI services, it could undermine Microsoft's ability to sell those services to the Department of Defense (DoD). This could create a situation where Microsoft's interests are at odds with the model maker's work, potentially leading to tensions or conflicts.

It's possible that Microsoft may try to negotiate a clause in the contract that prevents the model maker from working on competing projects, or that the model maker may need to find ways to differentiate their work from OpenAI's services to avoid direct competition. Alternatively, the DoD may need to consider the potential implications of working with a model maker who could potentially compete with Microsoft's offerings.

Do you think this conflict of interest could be a major obstacle for the project, or are there ways to mitigate it?