SoftBank aims to become the largest investor in OpenAI, planning to invest between $15 and $25 billion. Funds may be allocated to the Stargate project—a joint venture with OpenAI and Oracle.
Major Investments in OpenAI
In the new funding round, SoftBank plans to invest between $15 and $25 billion in Sam Altman's firm, making it the largest investor. This was previously reported by the Financial Times.
Stargate Project and Its Objectives
Part of the funds may be directed to the Stargate project—a joint initiative by SoftBank, OpenAI, and Oracle, announced by Donald Trump. The project aims to invest $500 billion in U.S. AI infrastructure over four years.
Competition and Innovations in AI
The recent release of the R1 neural network by the Chinese company DeepSeek has raised questions about the viability of billion-dollar investments in AI. DeepSeek is suspected of stealing data from OpenAI. OpenAI's product director, Kevin Weil, emphasized that more computations make the neural network smarter and promised a new model surpassing existing market products.
Investments in OpenAI promise to significantly impact AI development, and the Stargate project may become a key component in strengthening AI infrastructure in the U.S.
