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Apple and Nvidia in talks to join OpenAI funding round
OUR TAKEApple and Nvidia are reportedly exploring investments in OpenAI, potentially valuing the AI company at over $100 billion. This comes as Thrive Capital leads a $1 billion funding round. OpenAI’s high valuation reflects the ongoing AI arms race, with major tech firms investing heavily to stay …
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OUR TAKEApple and Nvidia are reportedly exploring investments in OpenAI, potentially valuing the AI company at over $100 billion. This comes as Thrive Capital leads a $1 billion funding round. OpenAI’s high valuation reflects the ongoing AI arms race, with major tech firms…
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OUR TAKE Apple and Nvidia are reportedly exploring investments in OpenAI, potentially valuing the AI company at over $100 billion. This comes as Thrive Capital leads a $1 billion funding round. OpenAI’s high valuation reflects the ongoing AI arms race, with major tech firms investing heavily to stay competitive. This funding could further solidify OpenAI’s position as a leading AI player, amidst growing regulatory scrutiny over Big Tech’s influence in the industry. -Tacy Ding，BTW reporter Apple (AAPL.O) and chip giant Nvidia (NVDA.O) are reportedly in discussions to invest in OpenAI as part of a new fundraising round. This investment could potentially value the ChatGPT maker at over $100 billion, according to media reports on Thursday.
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The Wall Street Journal initially reported on Apple’s interest in investing, citing sources, while Bloomberg News reported on Nvidia’s potential involvement. The news follows a report by The Wall Street Journal a day earlier, which stated that venture capital firm Thrive Capital would lead the funding round with an investment of around $1 billion in OpenAI. The exact investment amounts from Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia remain. “Investments from Apple and Nvidia in OpenAI would be a clear signal of their commitment to leading in the AI space,” said Jason Kwon, Chief Strategy Officer at OpenAI. “This round is pivotal as we continue to expand our capabilities and partnerships.”
Key Points
- The investment aligns with Apple’s efforts to integrate advanced AI, such as ChatGPT, into its future products.
- The exact amounts each company will invest are still undisclosed, but the overall funding could represent one of the largest investments in AI history.
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