SoftBank’s Masa Son Nears His Next Big Bet: OpenAI
The Japanese tech billionaire is poised to back the start-up, as part of his pledge to go on offense when it comes to investing in artificial intelligence.
SoftBank to invest $500mn in OpenAI
Masayoshi Son’s SoftBank will invest $500mn into OpenAI as part of a fundraising round that is expected to close this week and value the artificial intelligence start-up at $150bn. SoftBank will invest via its second Vision Fund,
SoftBank rises on possible $500 million investment in OpenAI
SoftBank Group Corp.'s stock rebounded, helped by the Japanese company's possible participation in an OpenAI funding round that may better position Masayoshi Son in a race over artificial intelligence.
SoftBank could invest $500 million in OpenAI, new report says
SoftBank is making a significant $500 million investment in OpenAI, highlighting the growing significance of artificial intelligence in technology. OpenAI is currently raising $6.5 billion through convertible notes,
SoftBank expected to invest $500M in OpenAI as Apple exits funding round
That’s up from the $86 billion OpenAI was reportedly worth following a tender offer earlier this year. Rumors that the artificial intelligence provider is raising new capital have been swirling for months.
OpenAI Gets $500 Million Investment From SoftBank
SoftBank is investing $500 million into OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT, The Information reported on Monday. The investment from SoftBank, the telecom and tech-focused Japanese holding company,
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SoftBank’s Masa Son Nears His Next Big A.I. Bet: OpenAI
SoftBank weighs its next big A.I. bet SoftBank’s outspoken founder and C.E.O., Masa Son, has long talked about wanting to ...