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ChatGPT parent company OpenAI is in talks for a $100 billion funding round — setting the stage for a $1 trillion IPO filing in 2026

OpenAI is reportedly in initial talks with investors to raise funds, which could push its market valuation to approximately $750 billion.

ANKARA, TURKIYE - AUGUST 13: In this photo illustration, the logo of OpenAI logo is being displayed on a mobile phone screen in front of another screen displaying a robotic hand, in Ankara, Turkiye on August 13, 2025. (Photo by Ismail Aslandag/Anadolu via Getty Images)

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OpenAI is in "fluid" talks to raise $10 billion from Amazon — a move that could significantly reduce its long-term reliance on Microsoft’s infrastructure

OpenAI is reportedly in early discussions with Amazon on a potential deal that could push its valuation well beyond $500 billion. Reports also suggest that the AI firm may adopt Amazon's Trainium chips for its AI advances.

The logos of OpenAI and Amazon on screens.

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OpenAI just made ChatGPT images 4x faster and easier on the eyes — now CEO Sam Altman faces the GPU crunch

OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Images with new capabilities, which Sam Altman described as “something fun.” The update promises greater precision, enhanced creativity, and is said to be four times faster.

OpenAI logo with ChatGPT images promotional video screencap

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Microsoft exec’s “superhuman” praise of Musk highlights the outsized influence leaders wield in tech

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman revealed that he keeps close tabs and is in frequent contact with his peers in the AI space, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, and Google DeepMind's AI Chief Demis Hassabis.

REDMOND, WASHINGTON - APRIL 4: Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman speaks during an event highlighting Microsoft Copilot, the company's AI tool, on April 4, 2025 in Redmond, Washington. The company also celebrated its 50th Anniversary. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

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