Summary
- SoftBank Group’s stock rose 3.4% amidst news of possible $500 million investment in OpenAI
- Vision Fund plans to invest in OpenAI, a move that could strengthen Masayoshi Son’s position in the AI race
- OpenAI is in talks to raise $6.5 billion at a valuation of $150 billion, with Microsoft and Thrive Capital leading the round
- Despite uncertainty with senior management departures, OpenAI may solidify its position as one of the world’s most valuable start-ups