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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 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 -
$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 -
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 - 16h -
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 -
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 -
An AI 'gold rush.' What to know about OpenAI's record $40-billion funding round
The latest $40-billion investment round will bring the ChatGPT's valuation to $300 billion.Los Angeles Times - 22h -
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 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 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Trump's tariffs could mean big business for supply chain software startup LightSource
LightSource, a supply chain software startup, has raised $33 million in a funding round led by Bain Capital and Lightspeed.CNBC - 2d -
Protests postponed after pharmacy funding boost
Community pharmacies have delayed protest action after the government agreed a new funding package.BBC News - 3d -
Trump Science Funding Cuts May Hurt Economy, Experts Say
Since World War II, U.S. research funding has led to discoveries that fueled economic gains. Now cutbacks are seen as putting that legacy in jeopardy.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump and Musk are targeting Social Security, and you should worry
Why go after Social Security? Because that's where the money is.The Hill - 2d -
Federal Judge Orders Legal Funds for Solo Migrant Children to Be Restored
The order for the funds’ temporary restoration came after nonprofit groups challenged the government’s decision to cut funding for legal services for unaccompanied children arriving in the United ...The New York Times - 17h -
National security adviser Michael Waltz reportedly conducted business via Gmail
Latest security flap again focuses scrutiny on Waltz after he earlier added journalist to Yemen war-planning chat. US politics live – latest updates Michael Waltz, the embattled national ...The Guardian - 16h -
Norway urged to scrap ban on $1.8 trillion wealth fund investing in weapons makers
The debate over how Norway's wealth fund should respond to the security landscape comes at a time of higher defense spending and soaring industry profits.CNBC - 23h -
Ex-Falcons fourth-round pick announces retirement after 5 NFL seasons
Former Falcons fourth-round pick announces retirement after 5 NFL seasonsYahoo Sports - 2d -
Radio Free Europe sues over U.S. funding cuts | 60 Minutes
Radio Free Europe, which has been a vital tool in the fight against disinformation and authoritarianism, filed a lawsuit after President Trump moved to cut funding to U.S. government-run broadcasters.CBS News - 2d -
Italian police increase security at Tesla dealerships after 17 cars destroyed in Rome fire
State police anti-terrorism unit investigating whether blaze in Torre Angela was started by anarchists. Italy’s interior ministry has written to police forces across the country to increase ...The Guardian - 19h -
Amazon's AGI Lab Reveals Its First Work: Advanced AI Agents
Led by a former OpenAI executive, Amazon’s AI lab focuses on the decisionmaking capabilities of next-generation software agents—and borrows insights from physical robots.Wired - 2d -
Democratic senator said Signal chat could have led to lost US lives
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner said had information been leaked from national security officials' Signal chat on plans to bomb the Houthis, lives could have been lost.ABC News - 3d -
Emirates Team New Zealand fails to secure support to return America’s Cup to Auckland
America's Cup winner Emirates Team New Zealand won't be able to stage the next edition of the sailing competition at home in Auckland after failing to secure support from the local government. The ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
China military drills targeting Taiwan put region’s security at risk, says US
Beijing continues drills in Taiwan strait, practising hitting key ports and energy infrastructure. The US has accused China of putting the region’s security at risk after it launched a second day ...The Guardian - 20h -
Houston and Auburn round out all-No. 1 seed men's Final Four
The men’s Final Four is complete after Houston and Auburn both won Sunday in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.NBC News - 3d -
2025 NFL draft: New York Giants were 'ecstatic' to receive a third-round compensatory pick
The New York Giants were admittedly "ecstatic" after receiving a third-round compensatory pick in the 2025 NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Dave Coulier caught a cold during an advanced round of chemo. It could have killed him
Dave Coulier, comedian and 'Full House' actor, resurfaces after six rounds of chemo for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He's a bit challenged now in the hair department.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
How can I ensure our business continues after I die?
I’m worried my siblings will have to sell up to fund the inheritance taxFinancial Times - 1d -
The 2025 Shreveport Times All-Area girls basketball team, led by a state champion
The Lakeview Lady Gators dominate the Shreveport Times All-Area girls basketball team after winning the LHSAA Non-Select Division IV title. See who made the teams.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ohio State's Cotie McMahon enters transfer portal: LSU among five potential landing spots for All-Big Ten star
McMahon has led Ohio State to at least the second round of the NCAA Tournament in each of her three seasonsCBS Sports - 1d -
Shorthanded UCF earns first-round win over Oregon State in Crown tourney
Even after submitting his name to the transfer portal just last week, Nils Machowski was determined to contribute to UCF’s first-round contest in the College Basketball Crown Tournament. Coach ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Cybersecurity Professor Faced China-Funding Inquiry Before Disappearing, Sources Say
A lawyer for Xiaofeng Wang and his wife says they are “safe” after FBI searches of their homes and Wang’s sudden dismissal from Indiana University, where he taught for over 20 years.Wired - 14h -
In closing remarks, prosecutor says Frank founder lied to JPMorgan Chase to secure $175 million deal
A prosecutor says a Florida woman engaged in a “brazen fraud” by selling her student aid startup to JPMorgan Chase & Co. for $175 million after dramatically exaggerating its customer baseABC News - Mar. 26 -
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 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 -
Bengals mock draft roundup: One big trend emerges in Round 1
The Bengals keep going after one key area of the team in the latest mock drafts.Yahoo Sports - 2d