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OpenAI Raises $110 Billion in Historic Funding Round with Amazon, Nvidia, Softbank Investments

Key Points
  • OpenAI raised $110 billion from Amazon, Nvidia, and Softbank in a historic funding round.
  • The investment values the AI company at approximately $730 billion, according to reports.
  • Amazon's $50 billion investment includes a new strategic partnership with OpenAI.

OpenAI has completed a massive $110 billion funding round, according to reports from Swedish media outlets. The artificial intelligence company secured investments from major tech players including Amazon, Nvidia, and Softbank. Amazon reportedly invested $50 billion as part of a new strategic partnership with OpenAI, while Nvidia and Softbank each contributed $30 billion.

The funding round values OpenAI at approximately $730 billion, according to CNBC. " In response to the announcement, OpenAI and Microsoft issued a joint statement clarifying that the new investments do not affect their existing multi-year partnership. The $110 billion figure translates to roughly 1 trillion Swedish kronor, marking one of the largest private funding rounds in technology history.

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