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SoftBank Eyes $40B Investment in OpenAI's Future

2/9/2025

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SoftBank is nearing a $40 billion investment in OpenAI, potentially becoming its largest investor.
The funding will facilitate OpenAI's shift to a for-profit model and support the Stargate AI infrastructure project.
OpenAI's valuation may reach $300 billion, despite facing recent losses.
Microsoft, having invested over $13 billion, could experience a strained partnership as OpenAI explores new cloud options.

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Story summary

SoftBank is nearing a $40 billion investment in OpenAI, potentially becoming its largest investor.
The funding will facilitate OpenAI's shift to a for-profit model and support the Stargate AI infrastructure project.
OpenAI's valuation may reach $300 billion, despite facing recent losses.
Microsoft, having invested over $13 billion, could experience a strained partnership as OpenAI explores new cloud options.