SoftBank raises $10B for OpenAI stake, signaling bold bet on AI
SoftBank Group launches a $10B bond to invest in OpenAI, underscoring its confidence in the AI startup's future.
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Anthropic's CEO calls for AI slowdown as OpenAI projects $280B cash burn
Anthropic's CEO urges AI safety coordination as OpenAI forecasts massive funding needs and SoftBank boosts AI investments.
SoftBank secures $11.87B loan for OpenAI investment
SoftBank Group Corp. has finalized an $11.87 billion loan to fuel its investment in OpenAI, marking a significant funding push in the AI sector.
Corporate-backed AI deals hit $21B in August, up 3x from 2025
Corporate-backed AI startup funding rounds surged to $21B in August, driven by large IT, industrial, and energy sector deals.
SoftBank eyes $10B loan to refinance OpenAI stake amid $852B valuation surge
SoftBank seeks $10B loan to refinance OpenAI stake, with total investment nearing $65B as OpenAI's valuation hits $852B.
Thrive Holdings raises $2B to expand AI for physical assets, backed by OpenAI
Thrive Holdings raises $2B at $12B valuation to expand AI into physical assets, backed by OpenAI and investors like SoftBank.
SoftBank books $8.2B gain on Intel stake as OpenAI investment stays flat
SoftBank reports a $8.2 billion gain on its Intel stake, while its OpenAI investment shows no change in value.
Zenity secures $125M to fortify AI agent security, backing from SoftBank and Intel
Zenity raises $125M Series C to expand its AI agent security platform, securing backing from SoftBank and Intel.
Nvidia to back $250B OpenAI data center in Ohio, per WSJ
Nvidia is in talks to provide $250B in financing for OpenAI's massive Ohio data center project, reports WSJ.
SoftBank's $65B OpenAI bet reshapes its $6B loan strategy
SoftBank Group commits $65B to OpenAI, trims $6B loan, and launches AI agent service in Japan.
SoftBank's OpenAI-powered patching service targets 3,000 critical Japanese firms
SoftBank launches OpenAI-based cybersecurity service for Japan's 3,000 critical infrastructure operators, prioritizing human oversight.