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OpenAI raises $40bn in deal with SoftBank that values it at $300bn
Japanese investor to put $10bn at first into OpenAI and $30bn more by end of 2025 if certain conditions are met. Business live – latest updates OpenAI has raised $40bn (£31bn) through ...The Guardian - 1d -
OpenAI secures $300bn valuation after $40bn SoftBank-led funding round
Newest financing comes as ChatGPT maker seeks to become conventional for-profit companyFinancial Times - 2d -
OpenAI closes $40B funding round
OpenAI raised $40 billion from investors in its latest funding round, the ChatGPT maker announced Monday. The deal, which values the artificial intelligence (AI) company at $300 billion, was led ...The Hill - 1d -
OpenAI Closes Deal That Values Company at $300 Billion
The start-up’s valuation, which has nearly doubled in six months, shows continued enthusiasm for A.I. among investors.The New York Times - 2d -
OpenAI closes $40 billion funding round, largest private tech deal on record
OpenAI on Monday announced the close of its $40 billion financing, the most money raised in a single round by a private tech company.CNBC - 1d -
To Secure $40 Billion, OpenAI Must Complete For-Profit Transition by End-Year
SoftBank can reduce funding to $20 billion if OpenAI fails to fully transition by the deadline.Inc. - 4d -
$40B into the furnace: As OpenAI adds a million users an hour, the race for enterprise AI dominance hits a new gear
In a move that surprised the tech industry Monday, OpenAI said it has secured a monumental $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank, catapulting its valuation to an unprecedented $300 billion -- ...VentureBeat - 2d -
Google DeepMind’s drug discovery spin-off Isomorphic Labs raises $600mn
AI unit is boosted by first external funding round led by OpenAI-backer Thrive CapitalFinancial Times - 2d -
Elon Musk says xAI has acquired X in deal that values social media site at $33 billion
In a social media post on Friday, Elon Musk said his startup xAI has acquired his social media company X.CNBC - 3d -
NHL and Rogers announce a 12-year Canadian media rights deal through the 2037-38 season
The NHL and Rogers Communications announced a new 12-year national media rights deal Wednesday to air games on multiple platforms in Canada. The agreement, which was first reported Monday, is ...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Why Red Sox's Kristian Campbell extension makes perfect sense for Boston as top prospect signs long-term deal
CBS Sports' No. 3 prospect has already proven his value since his Opening Day debutCBS Sports - 16h -
Jacksonville Jaguars rank among best in 2025 NFL draft capital value
The Jacksonville Jaguars rank among the best when it comes to 2025 NFL draft capital value.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
OpenAI backs deepfake cybersecurity startup Adaptive Security in new funding round
Artificial intelligence cybersecurity company Adaptive Security announced a $43 million funding round co-led by OpenAI.CNBC - 19h -
As Trump readies reciprocal tariffs, economists say 'value-added taxes' aren't a trade barrier
"Value-added taxes" are a common type of consumption tax used worldwide. They don't create a trade disadvantage for the U.S., economists said.CNBC - 2d -
Tennessee extends Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell's deal after debut season
Tennessee has rewarded coach Kim Caldwell with a one-year extension through the end of the 2029-30 season that includes a pay raise after she took the Lady Vols to the Sweet 16 in her first year. ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Amazon's Nova AI agent launch puts it up against rivals OpenAI, Anthropic
The new tool, called Nova Act, will compete with other agentic AI tools launched by the likes of OpenAI and Anthropic.CNBC - 2d -
OpenAI funding round could be cut by $10 billion if for-profit conversion doesn't occur by year-end
If OpenAI doesn't restructure into an independent for-profit company by Dec. 31, its mega-financing round could be slashed by $10 billion.CNBC - 2d -
OpenAI funding round could be cut by $10B if for-profit conversion doesn't occur by year-end
OpenAI’s massive private funding round could be slashed by as much as $10 billion if the company doesn’t restructure into a for-profit entity by Dec.NBC News - 2d -
OpenAI to release open-source model as AI economics force strategic shift
OpenAI plans to release its first open-weight AI model since 2019 as economic pressures mount from competitors like DeepSeek and Meta, marking a significant strategic reversal for the company ...VentureBeat - 2d -
HYBE IM raises $21M to boost publishing and IP-based games
Not long after raising $80 million, South Korea's HYBE IM has raised $21 million to boost its growth in game publishing and IP games.VentureBeat - 1d -
Experts raise alarms about eliminating FEMA
Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Experts raise alarms about eliminating FEMA Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s vow to ...The Hill - 2d -
‘We are thinking about it’: Euro giants’ club chief confirms interest in summer swoop for Man Utd star
INEOS are hoping to raise substantial transfer funds via player sales when the summer window opens.The likes of Jadon Sancho, whose loan deal includes a £20-25 million obligation to buy, will ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Amazon's Nova AI agent launch puts it up against rivals OpenAI, Anthropic
Amazon on Monday released a new AI model that can take actions in a web browser on a user’s behalf, a move that puts it in more direct competition with OpenAI, Anthropic and other companies that ...NBC News - 2d -
ESA Foundation raises $1.25M for kids with Nite to Unite fundraiser
The ESA Foundation celebrated its 23rd annual Nite to Unite fundraiser for children on March 18, raising $1.25 million.VentureBeat - 6d -
Chef Robotics raises $20.6 million to continue building AI robot arms
Chef Robotics has raised $20.6 million in a Series A funding round led by Avataar Ventures, the company told CNBC.CNBC - 2d -
'Fat Man Triathlon' returns to raise money for Monroe's Community Uplift Program
Money raised has gone to several programs including therapy for veterans, homeless outreach, and a program with the Sheriff's Office to mentor troubled youths.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Trump eyes TikTok deal
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump expects TikTok 'deal' ahead of deadline President Trump indicated he expects to reach a deal on TikTok ahead of an April 5 deadline to begin ...The Hill - 2d -
Navarro says Trump’s tariffs will raise $6 trillion over a decade
Peter Navarro, a senior trade adviser to President Trump, said the president’s tariff plan will raise more than $6 trillion in federal revenue over the next decade. Navarro joined “Fox News ...The Hill - 2d -
Stuttgart raise asking price for Woltemade
Nick Woltemade has taken a big step forward this season, establishing himself as a key player for VfB Stuttgart and attracting interest from a number of clubs, including Bayern Munich.Around a week ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
OpenAI Unveils New Image Generator for ChatGPT
The company’s chatbot can now create elaborate and unusual images.The New York Times - Mar. 25 -
Tariffs will likely raise much less money than White House projects, economists say
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said tariffs would raise about $600 billion to $700 billion a year. Economists say that's nearly impossible.CNBC - 18h -
Soundcore Aeroclip Open-Ear Earbuds Review: Great Value
Soundcore’s latest take on open earbuds is an affordable winner.Wired - 2d -
Trump Says He ‘Couldn’t Care Less’ if Auto Tariffs Raise Car Prices in the U.S.
The president said he “couldn’t care less” if automakers raised prices in response to planned tariffs, reasoning that buyers would choose U.S.-made cars over foreign brands.The New York Times - 3d -
Deal to run GB men's league a 'defining moment'
The British Basketball Federation says it has agreed a 15-year deal with a group to run the men's professional league from 2026.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Roma raise contract renewal offer for Mile Svilar
Roma and Mile Svilar are working together to reach an agreement over the goalkeeper’s new contract.The goalkeeper has in fact reached the seasonal record of clean sheets in Serie A, shared with ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
ChatGPT gets smarter: OpenAI adds internal data referencing
Users of ChatGPT Team can now add internal databases as references for ChatGPT, making the chat platform respond with better context.VentureBeat - 6d -
Sam Altman Says OpenAI Will Release an ‘Open Weight’ AI Model This Summer
The news follows the breakout success of DeepSeek and growing pressure from rivals like Meta.Wired - 2d -
I Struck Out With Tinder and OpenAI’s New Dating Game
The two companies are working together to help you practice ‘cringeworthy moments.’ The result? Lots of rejection.Inc. - 2d -
Sources: Tucker to sign 2-year deal with Knicks
After signing P.J. Tucker to two 10-day contracts, the New York Knicks plan to sign the forward to a two-year deal, sources told ESPNESPN - 2d
