SoftBank woos OpenAI with $40B

SoftBank woos OpenAI with $40B, making Microsoft's $13B look quaint
Some of that cash is reportedly headed for $500B Stargate dream The AI investment landscape is shifting once again, with SoftBank reportedly finalizing a $40 billion stake in OpenAI - pushing its valuation to around $300 billion.
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.
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 Eyes $40B Investment in OpenAI Amid AI Race
SoftBank Group (TYO:9984) is in talks to lead a funding round of up to $40 billion in OpenAI, valuing the ChatGPT maker at $300 billion, sources said. If finalized, this would mark a record-breaking private funding
Japan's SoftBank Earmarks Up to $25 Billion for OpenAI: Report
SoftBank is in talks to inject up to $25 billion directly into OpenAI, positioning the Japanese tech conglomerate to become the ChatGPT maker's largest financial backer, according to initial reporting from the Financial Times on Wednesday evening.
SoftBank to invest $40B in OpenAI at $260B valuation, CNBC reports
Softbank is close to finalizing a $40B primary invest in OpenAI at a $260B pre-money valuation, sources told CNBC’s David Faber.Maximize Your
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.
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.
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