SoftBank in talks to invest several hundred million in OpenAI
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A fresh report of SoftBank talks adds to one of the largest corporate bets on artificial intelligence SoftBank is discussing a new investment in OpenAI worth several hundred million dollars, according to The New York Times. The Times report describes talks, not a signed deal. No final amount, valuation, or closing date has been confirmed. What makes the report notable is the context around it. SoftBank’s financial ties to OpenAI already run into the tens of billions. SoftBank’s cumulative investment in OpenAI reached $64.6 billion as of October 1, 2026.
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