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SoftBank could invest up to $25 billion in OpenAI
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Japan's SoftBank Earmarks Up to $25 Billion for OpenAI: Report
SoftBank is in talks to inject up to $25 billion directly into OpenAI, positioning the Japanese tech conglomerate to become the ChatGPT maker's largest financial backer, according to initial reporting from the Financial Times on Wednesday evening.
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SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25 billion in OpenAI
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SoftBank in talks to lead $500 million AI robotics funding
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