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Kylie Robison

Kylie Robison

Former Senior AI Reporter

Former Senior AI Reporter

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    Sam Altman’s Stargate is science fiction

    It could be one of the biggest private computing infrastructure projects in history — or a disaster.

    Kylie Robison
    Kylie Robison
    Kylie Robison
    OpenAI targets a $340 billion valuation.

    The ChatGPT-maker is reportedly looking to raise up to $40 billion in funding at a $340 billion valuation. SoftBank would lead the round and invest up to $25 billion.

    SoftBank also announced last week it would be investing in a $500 billion datacenter project with OpenAI called Stargate. Its been reported that OpenAI and SoftBank will each invest $19 billion in that project. SoftBank tends to fund with debt — it already carries $150 billion on its books.

    Kylie Robison
    Kylie Robison
    Caption contest.

    As headlines abound about the fractured relationship between OpenAI and its biggest business partner, Microsoft, Sam Altman opts for a selfie with Satya Nadella.

    Nadella has made a few jabs in OpenAI’s direction — “I’m good for my $80 billion” when asked about Stargate and a quip about AI hype in response to Elon Musk — but all is well, right? I mean... look how happy they look.

    Why everyone is freaking out about DeepSeek

    Did AI just disrupt Sam Altman’s job?

    Kylie Robison and Elizabeth Lopatto
    Kylie Robison
    Kylie Robison
    OpenAI adds BlackRock executive to its board.

    OpenAI has appointed Adebayo “Bayo” Ogunlesi to its board of directors. Ogunlesi is chairman and CEO of Global Infrastructure Partners (an investment fund) and a senior managing director at BlackRock.

    The appointment of Ogunlesi comes as the AI company weighs a shift from nonprofit to for-profit status. OpenAI board chair Bret Taylor hinted at his expertise here:

    “Bayo has an exceptional track record of driving success in organizations with global reach, expertly navigating complex and dynamic commercial landscapes.”