AGI clauses in AI contracts

The article reveals that Microsoft wants continued access to OpenAI technology even if OpenAI declares its models 'humanlike'—a declaration that would terminate the current deal. That means top‑tier AI partnerships now include explicit AGI‑trigger provisions that reassign rights and obligations at a capability threshold. As labs near such thresholds, contract law, not only safety policy, will shape incentives to declare or downplay 'AGI.' — It reframes AI governance around private contract triggers that could distort public AGI signaling and affect competition and access.