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SoftBank considers $25bn OpenAI investment
Reports began circulating this week that SoftBank is in talks to invest as much as $25 billion into OpenAI, a move that would position the Japanese operator as the generative AI (gen AI) company’s biggest financial backer.
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 might invest $25 billion in OpenAI
This story incorporates reporting from NBC Los Angeles, The Wall Street Journal on MSN.com and Reuters.SoftBank is reportedly in discussions to possibly invest as much as $25 billion in OpenAI. This potential move could mark one of SoftBank’s largest investments in the artificial intelligence (AI) space to date.
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.
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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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SoftBank in talks to invest as much as $25 billion in OpenAI
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SoftBank in talks to boost OpenAI with up to $25bn investment
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SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25 billion into OpenAI, says source
SoftBank's investment would be on top of the $15 billion it has already committed to Stargate, the person said, adding the talks are at an early stage. The latest OpenAI investment talks were ...