Overview

• SoftBank's Vision Fund commits $500 million to OpenAI's latest funding round, valuing the company at $150 billion.
• Thrive Capital leads the round with an investment exceeding $1 billion, while Microsoft and Nvidia are also involved.
• Apple has withdrawn from the funding talks, raising concerns about OpenAI's executive stability and financial health.
• OpenAI is considering restructuring its non-profit status to attract more investors, amid reports of high spending.
• CEO Sam Altman reassures employees that he does not plan to take a significant equity stake in the company.