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OpenAI has secured a massive $110 billion funding deal, with backing from major investors including Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, to fuel its ongoing AI development and competition.
A British AI startup named Wayve has attracted 1.2 billion dollars in funding from several car manufacturers and wants its autonomous driving software to reach as many cars as possible. The software…
Wayve, a SoftBank-backed autonomous driving startup, has successfully raised $1.2 billion in funding from major tech companies like Microsoft and Nvidia, as well as several automakers.
The ambitious $500 billion Stargate AI data center project, a collaboration between OpenAI and SoftBank, has reportedly stalled due to internal disagreements between the partners and significant funding challenges.
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SoftBank's top Q4 trades include adding TwentyOne Capital, exiting Nvidia, and increasing its stake in eToro.
OpenAI, which develops generative AI ChatGPT, announced on the 27th that it has raised a total of 110 billion dollars, or over 17 trillion yen, from Amazon, SoftBank Group, and semiconductor giant Nvidia, among others. The company has led the field of generative AI so far, but with intensifying competition from Google and emerging companies like Anthropic, it aims to further strengthen development with the funds raised.
The Zacks Analyst Blog features insights and analysis on several prominent technology companies, including Micron Technology, Oracle, Meta, NVIDIA, and SoftBank.
Wayve, a SoftBank-backed company focused on AI for autonomous vehicles, has successfully raised $1.2 billion from investors including Microsoft, Nvidia, and several automakers.
What's next for SoftBank's AI ambitions Nikkei Asia
Major tech companies Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia, and SoftBank are reportedly experiencing a collective financial impact of $100 billion.
Nvidia has divested its remaining stake in Arm Holdings, the chip designer backed by SoftBank.
An SEC filing from Softbank Group details the sale of its Nvidia stake during the fourth quarter.
Microsoft and OpenAI reaffirm their strong partnership despite new investments from Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank.
OpenAI's ambitious $500 billion Stargate data centre project is facing significant setbacks, including stalled timelines and financing issues.
Wayve, a SoftBank-backed company, successfully raised $1.2 billion in funding from major investors including Microsoft, Nvidia, and several automakers.
The Japanese national baseball team, aiming for a second consecutive championship in the upcoming WBC, played an exhibition game against Softbank, with pitchers showing good form.
Nvidia's options are currently priced to reflect a perfect earnings outlook, with upcoming earnings reports expected to impact the S&P 500.
SoftBank and Toshiba are reportedly among several firms expressing interest in a joint US-Japan gas project, signaling potential new energy collaborations.
Softbank Group Corp has dissolved its share stake in Nvidia.