SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25 billion into OpenAI

SoftBank Said to Be in Talks to Invest as Much as $25 Billion in OpenAI
A new investment from the Japanese conglomerate would be separate from the $100 billion tied to a project announced at the White House last week.
SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25 billion into OpenAI, says source
SoftBank is in talks to invest up to $25 billion in ChatGPT owner OpenAI, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the Japanese conglomerate continues to expand into the sector.
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The Japanese investment holding company could potentially increase its investment in OpenAI, following the two companies already partnering up for The Stargate Project, which includes other investors such as Oracle and Emirati investment firm MGX.
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SoftBank plans to invest up to $25 billion in OpenAI, aiming to become its largest financial backer. This investment aligns with SoftBank's strategy to expand in AI, alongside a $15 billion pledge to the Stargate venture.
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SoftBank reportedly is in talks to invest up to $25 billion in OpenAI and become the ChatGPT creator’s largest investor.
SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25 billion into OpenAI, FT reports
SoftBank is in talks to invest up to $25 billion into ChatGPT owner OpenAI and become the AI firm's largest financial backer, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, as the Japanese conglomerate continues to expand into the sector.
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