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SoftBank Eyes $30B OpenAI Boost in AI Race
28 Jan
Summary
- SoftBank is in talks for an additional $30 billion investment.
- OpenAI's valuation could reach $830 billion with new funding.
- This investment aims to bolster SoftBank's position in AI.

SoftBank Group Corp is engaged in advanced discussions to invest an additional $30 billion in OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. This potential injection of capital is part of a broader funding initiative that could see OpenAI raise up to $100 billion.
This significant investment would propel OpenAI's valuation to an estimated $830 billion. For SoftBank, this move represents a strategic doubling down on its AI ambitions, aiming to strengthen its competitive stance against major players like Google.




