ChatGPT maker OpenAI closes funding round; becomes third-largest startup in the world with investment from these companies

OpenAI has raised $6.6 billion, valuing the company at $157 billion, contributing to its rapid growth. Major investors include Thrive Capital, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The funding comes amid executive changes and ensures protections for investors, contingent on OpenAI’s transition to a for-profit structure within two years.