OpenAI raises $6.6 billion in funds at $157 billion value

OpenAI has secured $6.6 billion in new funding, with Thrive Capital and Microsoft leading the round, pushing its valuation to $157 billion. The funds will drive AI research and computing capacity. Notable investors include Khosla Ventures, Fidelity, and Nvidia. The deal highlights the tech industry’s confidence in AI’s potential and OpenAI’s prominent role.