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SoftBank just handed OpenAI $500 million. For Masayoshi Son, it's just the beginning.

With a bet on OpenAI, Masayoshi Son adds another piece to the puzzle as he looks to bring several investments together to unlock AI advancements.

The New York Times · 2d

SoftBank’s Masa Son Nears His Next Big Bet: OpenAI

The Japanese tech billionaire is poised to back the start-up, as part of his pledge to go on offense when it comes to investing in artificial intelligence.

Bloomberg on MSN · 12h

SoftBank’s Son Envisions AI Running Households in Next Few Years

SoftBank Group Corp. founder Masayoshi Son sketched out one of the most aggressive timelines for the adoption of artificial intelligence yet, envisioning a near future where the technology would run entire households.

OpenAI closes funding at $157 billion valuation

NBC News · 21h

OpenAI closes funding at $157 billion valuation, as Microsoft, Nvidia, SoftBank join round

OpenAI’s rapid ascent, which began with the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, has been the biggest story in the tech industry over the last couple years.

The Washington Post on MSN · 22h

OpenAI gets $6.6 billion in new funding, valuing company at $157 billion

The maker of ChatGPT announced it received $6.6 billion in new funding, valuing the company at $157 billion — one of the most valuable start-ups ever.

Bloomberg on MSN · 23m

OpenAI Gets $4 Billion in Credit on Top of $6.6 Billion Fundraise

OpenAI has tapped global banks for a $4 billion revolving line of credit on top of its recent $6.6 billion fundraising, building a massive war chest to stay ahead in the costly race to develop more sophisticated artificial intelligence.

OpenAI's investors include Silicon Valley's most prolific bubble-chasers. Is that a bad sign for the company's future?

OpenAI's investors include Silicon Valley's most prolific bubble-chasers; is that a bad sign for the company's future?

NBC Los Angeles2h

OpenAI gets $4 billion revolving credit line, giving it more than $10 billion in liquidity

On top of its latest funding round, OpenAI has put a $4 billion revolving credit line in place — bringing its total liquidity to more than $10 billion.

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OpenAI's latest funding round may have included a poison pill

According to Reuters, Open AI asked its investors for the latest round — Thrive Capital, SoftBank and Tiger Global, amongst ...

OpenAI's latest funding round could be a bargain or a bust for investors

If OpenAI were to IPO tomorrow at its $157 billion valuation, it would be the second-largest American IPO by initial ...

18h

OpenAI Just Landed a $157 Billion Valuation

Investors in OpenAI's $6.6 billion funding round include Thrive Capital, SoftBank, and tech giants Microsoft and Nvidia.

SoftBank to invest $500 mln in OpenAI, The Information reports

Japanese telecom company SoftBank's Vision Fund will invest $500 million in OpenAI's latest funding round, The Information ...

SoftBank’s Son Says Artificial General Intelligence to Be Achieved in a Few Years

SoftBank Group Chief Executive Masayoshi Son said he believed artificial general intelligence, in which computers have ...

OpenAI’s $157 billion valuation and the port strike show the contrasting attitudes around AI

Events this week highlight the vivid contrast in attitudes around the potential of AI. Yesterday, OpenAI raised $6.6 billion ...

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OpenAI is just one piece of the puzzle in SoftBank's grand vision for AI

With a bet on OpenAI, Masayoshi Son will add another piece to the puzzle as he looks to bring several investments together to ...

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