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SoftBank Said to Put in $40 Billion and Overtake Microsoft as OpenAI's Biggest Investor
SoftBank is close to finalize a $40 billion primary investment in OpenAI at a $260 billion valuation, CNBC reported on Friday. The Japanese tech and telecoms giant is reported to pay out the funding over the coming 12 to 24 months, and its first payment up to $10 billion could come as soon as spring.
SoftBank reported to invest another $40b in OpenAI, becoming its largest investor
Japan’s SoftBank will invest $40 billion in OpenAI, according to press reports. The deal is the second between the partners in one week and is based on a $260 billion valuation of OpenAI. SoftBank has now displaced Microsoft as OpenAI’s biggest investor.
Softbank set to invest $40 billion in OpenAI at $260 billion valuation, sources say
Part of the funding is expected to be used for Stargate, the joint venture between SoftBank, OpenAI and Oracle announced by President Donald Trump.
Why SoftBank’s massive investment in OpenAI is exciting for ChatGPT
SoftBank will invest multiple billions of dollars in OpenAI's ChatGPT tech, which is great news for AI hardware development plans.
SoftBank in talks to invest as much as $25 billion in OpenAI
SoftBank is in talks to invest in OpenAI, potentially deepening the relationship between the two companies that are already planning an artificial-intelligence infrastructure initiative.
OpenAI could be worth as much as TikTok owner Bytedance with SoftBank's latest investment
SoftBank's investment in OpenAI may position the company as the world's joint-second most valuable private tech firm after SpaceX.
SoftBank poised to invest $40 billion in OpenAI, valuing AI giant at $260 billion; how will it fuel Trump’s 'Stargate' initiative and the future of AI?
SoftBank is preparing to invest $40 billion in OpenAI, valuing the artificial intelligence company at $260 billion, according to sources. This significant investment is part of a broader collaboration between SoftBank's CEO,
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