OpenAI value surges to $157bn in funding deal
Published On Oct 2, 2024, 4:43 PM
OpenAI has successfully raised $6.6 billion in its latest funding round, leading to a valuation of $157 billion. This investment, backed by companies like Microsoft, Nvidia, and SoftBank, is aimed at enhancing its AI research and infrastructure. Despite its success, OpenAI is facing internal challenges, including leadership restructuring and criticism from co-founder Elon Musk. The company is projected to generate $3.6 billion in revenue, but will incur losses exceeding $5 billion. OpenAI has garnered a significant user base with 250 million weekly active users and one million paying customers, indicating strong potential for growth in the AI sector.