To address the downvotes, this comment isn't guaranteeing OAI's success. It merely notes the remarkably elevated probability of OAI escaping Nadella's grip, which was nearly unfathomable 12 months ago.

Even after breaking free, OAI must still contend with intense competition at multiple layers, including UI, application, infrastructure, and research. Moreover, it may need to battle skilled and powerful incumbents in the enterprise space to sustain revenue growth.

While the outcome remains highly uncertain, the progress since the board fiasco last year is incredible.