OpenAI, parent firm of ChatGPT, closes $122bn funding round amid AI boom
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Source: The Guardian TechnologyMarch 31, 2026
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OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, completed a $122 billion funding round and reached a valuation of $852 billion, making it one of the world's most valuable private companies. The funding came from major tech companies like Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, along with individual investors, and reflects the rapid growth in the AI industry.
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Original source: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/31/openai-raises-122-billion-ai-boom
First tracked: April 1, 2026 at 08:00 AM
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