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π₯ SoftBank to Invest $500m in OpenAI as Apple Backs Out of Funding Round
SoftBank's Vision Fund is stepping into the mix with a massive $500 million investment in OpenAI, propelling the AI startupβs valuation to a staggering $150 billion.
π‘ Highlights:
SoftBankβs $500 million investment is its first in OpenAI, despite prior investments in other AI ventures.
The funding round is led by Thrive Capital and backed by notable investors, including Microsoft and Tiger Global Management.
Apple was originally slated to join the funding but withdrew from the round.
This investment will help OpenAI expand its reach, especially in enhancing its lucrative ChatGPT product.
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