OpenAI has secured $40 billion in investments, raising its company value up to $300 billion.
SoftBank Group leads the funding with an initial investment of $7.5 billion, along with $2.5 billion from an investment group that includes Microsoft.
If OpenAI remains non-profit by the end of 2025, the investment from SoftBank will decrease to $20 billion instead of the expected $30 billion.
The shift to for-profit raises questions about the company's original non-profit mission and potential implications for AI research and financial incentives.