OpenAI raises over 17 trillion yen from Amazon, SoftBank, and others

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.

27 Feb, 14:33 — 27 Feb, 15:32

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Why this matters

This significant funding round underscores the intense investment and competition in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence sector. It positions OpenAI to further advance its generative AI technologies like ChatGPT, while also highlighting the strategic importance of alliances between tech giants and leading AI developers.

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AI-generated comparison of how 5 sources cover this story

All sources report that OpenAI secured $110 billion in funding from major investors like Amazon, SoftBank, and Nvidia. Coverage is largely aligned on the core facts, with some outlets providing additional details on the strategic implications and the company's valuation.

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Yahoocenter-leftcenter-leftneutralconcise, factual reporting of investment

NHK Worldcentercenter-leftanalyticalcontextualizes funding with market competition

klix-bacentercenterneutralpurely factual reporting of financial details

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual and focused on the financial aspects of the investment, with some outlets highlighting strategic implications or market competition.

What sources agree on

OpenAI raised $110 billion in funding.
Key investors include Amazon, SoftBank, and Nvidia.
The funding was announced on February 27, 2026.

Where they diverge

The strategic implications of Amazon's investment

la-vanguardia

This investment forms a "historic strategic alliance" with Amazon.

faz

The investment signifies a "close alliance" with Amazon and sets "another record" for OpenAI.

NHK World

The funding aims to strengthen development amidst competition from Google and Anthropic.

klix-baYahoo

The investment is primarily a financial transaction without specific strategic alliance details.

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OpenAI secured $110 billion in funding.

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Amazon, SoftBank, and Nvidia are among the investors.

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OpenAI's pre-money valuation of $730 billion.

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Competition in the generative AI space from Google and Anthropic.

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The investment setting "another record" for OpenAI.

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klix-ba

ChatGPT dobio 110 milijardi dolara investicija od Amazona, Nvidije i SoftBank

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OpenAI's $110 billion funding round draws investment from Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank

la-vanguardia

Amazon, SoftBank y NVIDIA inyectan 110.000 millones de dólares en OpenAI

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Künstliche Intelligenz: Open AI sammelt 110 Milliarden Dollar ein

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オープンAI アマゾンやソフトバンクなどから資金調達 17兆円余

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OpenAIAI company receiving investment Amazonmajor investor in OpenAI SoftBankmajor investor in OpenAI Nvidiamajor investor in OpenAI ChatGPTOpenAI's flagship generative AI product Jeff Bezosfounder of Amazon Googlecompetitor in generative AI Anthropiccompetitor in generative AI

Coverage Timeline

First report: NHK World · 27 Feb, 14:33|Full coverage: All 5 sources within 58m|Window: 58m

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NHK World27 Feb, 14:33First to report

OpenAI's $110 billion funding round draws investment from Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank

klix-ba27 Feb, 15:32Latest update

ChatGPT dobio 110 milijardi dolara investicija od Amazona, Nvidije i SoftBank

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klix-ba49m ago

ChatGPT dobio 110 milijardi dolara investicija od Amazona, Nvidije i SoftBank

Kompanija OpenAI, tvorac ChatGPT-a, osigurala je 110 milijardi dolara finansiranja od Amazona, SoftBanka i Nvidije, čime je pre-money valuacija tehnološke kompanije postavljena na 730 milijardi dolara.

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Yahoo1h ago

OpenAI's $110 billion funding round draws investment from Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank

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la-vanguardia1h ago

Amazon, SoftBank y NVIDIA inyectan 110.000 millones de dólares en OpenAI

La empresa del magnate Jeff Bezos se une así con la compañía de inteligencia artificial en una alianza estratégica histórica

By Autor Agencias

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faz1h ago

Künstliche Intelligenz: Open AI sammelt 110 Milliarden Dollar ein

Der ChatGPT-Entwickler setzt einen weiteren Rekord. Und schließt ein enges Bündnis mit dem Techkonzern Amazon.

By Roland Lindner, New York

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NHK World1h ago

オープンAI アマゾンやソフトバンクなどから資金調達 17兆円余

生成AIのChatGPTを手がける「オープンAI」は27日、アマゾンやソフトバンクグループ、それに半導体大手のエヌビディアなどから、あわせて1100億ドル、日本円にして17兆円余りの資金を調達したと発表しました。会社はこれまで生成AIの分野をリードしてきましたが、グーグルや新興企業のアンソロピックなどとの競争が激しくなるなか、調達した資金によってさらに開発を強化するねらいがあります。

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OpenAI raises over 17 trillion yen from Amazon, SoftBank, and others

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ChatGPT dobio 110 milijardi dolara investicija od Amazona, Nvidije i SoftBank

OpenAI's $110 billion funding round draws investment from Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank

Amazon, SoftBank y NVIDIA inyectan 110.000 millones de dólares en OpenAI

Künstliche Intelligenz: Open AI sammelt 110 Milliarden Dollar ein

オープンAI アマゾンやソフトバンクなどから資金調達 17兆円余

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オープンAI アマゾンやソフトバンクなどから資金調達 17兆円余

Künstliche Intelligenz: Open AI sammelt 110 Milliarden Dollar ein

Amazon, SoftBank y NVIDIA inyectan 110.000 millones de dólares en OpenAI

OpenAI's $110 billion funding round draws investment from Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank

ChatGPT dobio 110 milijardi dolara investicija od Amazona, Nvidije i SoftBank

Read at source (5 outlets)

ChatGPT dobio 110 milijardi dolara investicija od Amazona, Nvidije i SoftBank

OpenAI's $110 billion funding round draws investment from Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank

Amazon, SoftBank y NVIDIA inyectan 110.000 millones de dólares en OpenAI

Künstliche Intelligenz: Open AI sammelt 110 Milliarden Dollar ein

オープンAI アマゾンやソフトバンクなどから資金調達 17兆円余

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