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SoftBank to Pour $40 Billion into OpenAI, Valuing AI Giant Beyond $300 Billion

SoftBank's Massive Investment in OpenAI

In a groundbreaking move, SoftBank Corp. is reportedly on the verge of investing a staggering $40 billion into OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence startup. According to CNBC, this investment, to be disbursed over the next 12 to 24 months, could catapult OpenAI's valuation to over $300 billion, though it may not reach the previously speculated $340 billion mark.

Insiders reveal that a significant portion of this investment is earmarked for the Stargate AI project, an ambitious initiative announced by the Trump administration earlier this year. This project aims to push the boundaries of AI technology, potentially revolutionizing industries and the way we interact with technology on a daily basis.