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Softbank set to invest $40 billion in OpenAI at $260 billion valuation, sources say
Part of the funding is expected to be used for Stargate, the joint venture between SoftBank, OpenAI and Oracle announced by President Donald Trump.
Why SoftBank’s massive investment in OpenAI is exciting for ChatGPT
SoftBank will invest multiple billions of dollars in OpenAI's ChatGPT tech, which is great news for AI hardware development plans.
OpenAI could be worth as much as TikTok owner Bytedance with SoftBank's latest investment
SoftBank's investment in OpenAI may position the company as the world's joint-second most valuable private tech firm after SpaceX.
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 reported to invest another $40b in OpenAI, becoming its largest investor
Japan’s SoftBank will invest $40 billion in OpenAI, according to press reports. The deal is the second between the partners in one week and is based on a $260 billion valuation of OpenAI. SoftBank has now displaced Microsoft as OpenAI’s biggest investor.
SoftBank to invest $40B in OpenAI at $260B valuation, CNBC reports
Softbank is close to finalizing a $40B primary invest in OpenAI at a $260B pre-money valuation, sources told CNBC’s David Faber.Maximize Your
SoftBank poised to invest $40 billion in OpenAI, valuing AI giant at $260 billion; how will it fuel Trump’s 'Stargate' initiative and the future of AI?
SoftBank is preparing to invest $40 billion in OpenAI, valuing the artificial intelligence company at $260 billion, according to sources. This significant investment is part of a broader collaboration between SoftBank's CEO,
OpenAI partners with Korea’s Kakao after inking SoftBank Japanese JV
On the heels of Chinese AI firm DeepSeek making a huge splash in OpenAI's American backyard, OpenAI is expanding in Asia, ...
SoftBank outlines AI-RAN expansion and Cristal deployment plan for 2026
The Sakai AI Data Center project was detailed, with plans to deliver 150 megawatts by 2026 and expand to 250 megawatts. The facility will support both SoftBank’s internal AI initiatives and ...
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SoftBank woos OpenAI with $40B, making Microsoft's $13B look quaint
Some of that cash is reportedly headed for $500B Stargate dream The AI investment landscape is shifting once again, with ...
OpenAI clinches deal with Kakao, talks with SoftBank and Samsung about Stargate
OpenAI said on Tuesday it will develop artificial intelligence products for South Korea with chat app operator Kakao , ...
SoftBank Is Betting Billions That OpenAI’s Agents Will Automate Work
SoftBank said in a press release that it plans to automate over 100 million workflows among its companies, which could ...
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OpenAI and SoftBank team up to push agents and AGI
OpenAI and SoftBank are teaming up to sell an enterprise AI system in Japan called "Cristal intelligence," powered by agents ...
SoftBank, OpenAI unveil Japan AI joint venture
SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son on Monday said he has agreed with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to set up a joint venture in Japan ...
SoftBank’s $300 Billion OpenAI Valuation Underscores AI’s Unprecedented Market Opportunity—Rezolve Ai Positioned to Capture a Major Share
The SoftBank-OpenAI deal is another milestone that underscores the AI sector’s extraordinary value and potential. As companies race to harness AI’s power, Rezolve Ai remains a critical player in ...
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OpenAI's shifting alliances: Altman seeks funding amid Figure AI split, Microsoft strain grows
Sam Altman's recent global tour across Japan, South Korea, and India highlights OpenAI's ambitious drive to establish strategic alliances throughout Asia. While SoftBank's Masayoshi Son, chairman of ...