OpenAI completes $40 billion in financing, with a valuation of $300 billion

OpenAI recently announced a record round of private equity financing, with a total amount of up to $40 billion. This financing not only set a record, but also pushed OpenAI's company valuation to US$300 billion, becoming a highlight in the global technology field. The financing was led by SoftBank Group, and other companies involved in the investment include Microsoft, Coatue, Altimeter and Thrive, which have supported OpenAI in the early days.

OpenAI said the funding will be used to further boost its AI research while strengthening its computing infrastructure to address the demand for 500 million users to use ChatGPT every week. The company also revealed that the approximately $18 billion in the financing will be dedicated to its Stargate project, an ambitious plan to build a network of artificial intelligence data centers across the United States to meet future expansion needs.

In addition, OpenAI stressed that SoftBank's participation has brought strategic significance to the financing, especially its experience and capabilities in promoting the promotion of transformative technology. Through this funding, OpenAI will not only strengthen its research and technical strength, but will also further expand its products and services to provide global users with a more intelligent experience.

This financing has laid a more solid foundation for the development of OpenAI, and also demonstrated the huge market potential for the rapid development of the artificial intelligence industry.