<ul><li>OpenAI recently raised $6.6 billion in a funding round, bringing its valuation to $157 billion.</li><li>Thrive Capital, led by Josh Kushner, spearheaded the investment with $1.25 billion, while other big names like SoftBank, ARK Venture Fund, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tiger Global also participated.</li><li>The funds will accelerate OpenAI’s mission, though investors reportedly agreed not to fund rival AI companies. OpenAI, transitioning from a nonprofit, continues to attract attention despite internal challenges and leadership shifts.</li><li>Investors like Microsoft and ARK view AI’s potential akin to the early days of the internet, positioning OpenAI for significant growth.</li></ul>

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