由OpenAI和软银牵头的价值5000亿美元的美国数据中心项目"星门"正在考虑未来在英国的投资，该公 司将目光投向海外，以建立支撑强大人工智能模型所需的全球基础设施。三名知情人士透露，在英国首 相斯塔默领导的政府最近推动加大人工智能行业的投资之际，英国已成为该项目的首选之一，其中包括 一项促进人工智能开发者获得能源的计划。 ...

据英国金融时报：由OpenAI和软银牵头的"星际之门"人工智能项目正在考虑未来在英国进行投资。 ...

Group 1 - Li Kaifu believes that the gap between Chinese and American large models has narrowed to about three months, with some areas performing better than OpenAI [1] - DeepSeek is highlighted for its strong focus on infrastructure, model training, and inference, with its DeepSeek-R1 Zero being a significant scientific contribution [1] - Li Kaifu respects DeepSeek's founder Liang Wenfeng for his dedication to technology and his refusal to compromise for commercialization [1] Group 2 - SoftBank is reportedly seeking up to $16.5 billion in loans to accelerate its investments in the U.S. AI market [2] - This potential loan would be the largest dollar loan in SoftBank's history, with discussions still in the early stages [4] - The financing aims to support SoftBank's $500 billion AI infrastructure initiatives and investments in robotics and semiconductors [4] Group 3 - Qualcomm announced the acquisition of MovianAI, enhancing its generative AI research capabilities [4] - MovianAI was previously part of VinAI, a subsidiary of the Vingroup conglomerate in Vietnam [4] Group 4 - The first AI robot live-streaming host has appeared in Taobao's "Jiao Ge Peng You" live-streaming room, selling products effectively [5] - The robot, model G1 from Yushu Technology, sold products worth a total of 1 million yuan in just one minute [5] - Transsion Group has established an AI division, ZAI, planning to invest approximately 2 billion yuan over three years in AI development [5]

The AI giant will receive $10 billion in initial funding – with SoftBank and its CEO Masayoshi Son to contribute $7.5 billion and the rest of the money coming from a group of investors that includes Microsoft, Thrive Capital, Altimeter Capital and Coatue Management, Bloomberg reported. The additional $30 billion is set to be dispersed at the end of the year, with $22.5 billion coming from SoftBank and $7.5 billion from other investors. Sam Altman's OpenAI has raised $40 billion in a new funding round led by ...

软银此前联合 OpenAI、甲骨文及阿布扎比 MGX 推进"星际之门"AI 数据中心建设，该项目已向美国总统特朗普承诺落地。 对此，两家评级机构周二警告称，软银激进投资策略可能加剧财务压力。日本信用评级机构将软银评级展望从"稳定"下调至"负面"。同样，标普全球评级称 OpenAI 的"巨额"投资将导致未来 6-12 个月财务状况恶化，并补充说其财务管理策略"激进"。 知情人士透露，该融资方案可能包括银行贷款和债券发行组合，目前正与包括中东主权财富基金在内的潜在投资者接洽。 IT之家 4 月 1 日消息，彭博社今晚援引知情人士的话称，软银集团正寻求一笔约 165 亿美元（IT之家注：现汇率约合 1198.07 亿元人民币）的过桥贷款，期 限 12 个月，用于支持其在美国推进 5000 亿美元 AI 基础设施计划，并深化机器人及半导体领域布局。 若交易达成，这将成为该公司继 Arm 上市后最大规模的融资行动之一，标志着孙正义在生成式 AI 赛道的新一轮豪赌。 实际上，孙正义惯用大额贷款支撑战略转型，例如软银 2021 年以阿里巴巴股票为抵押获取 100 亿美元（现汇率约合 726.11 亿元人民币）贷款，2017 ...

Group 1 - SoftBank is seeking up to $16.5 billion in financing for the "Stargate" AI project, which would be its largest dollar-denominated facility to date [1] - The company aims to launch a $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative in the U.S., alongside robotics and semiconductor projects [1][2] - The Stargate project involves collaboration with OpenAI, Oracle, and Dubai's MGX, with SoftBank being the primary financier [2] Group 2 - The bridge loan could assist SoftBank in leading OpenAI's $40 billion funding round, potentially valuing the startup at $300 billion [3] - SoftBank plans to invest $100 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, creating at least 100,000 jobs in AI and related infrastructure [4] - Recent reports indicate that SoftBank's investment in AI infrastructure projects in the U.S. could reach $1 trillion, including robots to address labor shortages [4] Group 3 - Portions of the funding for OpenAI are contingent on its restructuring into an independent for-profit company, with potential reductions in financing if this is not achieved by year-end [5]

Group 1 - OpenAI has secured a record $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank, raising its valuation to $300 billion, making it one of the largest private companies globally [1][2] - The investment from SoftBank accounts for 75% of the total funding, amounting to $30 billion, with other investors including Microsoft, Coatue Management, Altimeter Capital, and Thrive Capital [1] - The funding will be released in two phases: an initial $10 billion immediately, followed by $30 billion by the end of 2025, contingent on OpenAI's successful transition to a traditional profit-making model [1][2] Group 2 - OpenAI's valuation has surged from $157 billion in October of the previous year, reflecting the extreme enthusiasm in the AI sector [2] - If OpenAI were to go public today, it would rank 27th in the S&P 500, surpassing Chevron and just below Coca-Cola [2] - SoftBank's founder Masayoshi Son described AI as a "decisive force shaping the future of humanity," emphasizing the importance of the partnership with OpenAI [2] Group 3 - OpenAI announced the upcoming release of a "powerful new open-weight language model," aimed at competing with rivals like DeepSeek and Meta [2][3] - This represents a significant shift in OpenAI's traditional business model, which previously relied on subscriptions for products like ChatGPT and API access [3] - The open-weight model may allow OpenAI to monetize through custom or commercial licensing, expanding its revenue streams [3]

Group 1 - OpenAI raised $40 billion in a new funding round led by SoftBank, achieving a post-money valuation of $300 billion, marking one of the largest private financings in its history [1] - The funding will enhance OpenAI's AI research, expand its computing infrastructure, and support the growing user base of 500 million weekly ChatGPT users [1] - Approximately $18 billion of the funding will be allocated to the Stargate infrastructure project, aimed at establishing a network of AI data centers in the U.S. to improve computing capacity and service quality [1] Group 2 - OpenAI expects its revenue to more than double this year to $12.7 billion, up from $3.7 billion last year, with continued rapid growth projected for next year, reaching $29.4 billion [2] - Despite revenue growth, OpenAI faces significant costs related to the development of AI systems, including chips, data centers, and talent [4] - OpenAI is experiencing intense competition, particularly from Anthropic, which recently completed a $3.5 billion Series E funding round, raising its post-money valuation to $61.5 billion [4]

OpenAI、Magnetar和Founders Fund的代表拒绝就此轮融资发表评论，Coatue和Altimeter尚未回应置评请 求。 此次融资凸显了投资者对OpenAI这家随着全球人工智能应用而迅速增长的公司的热情。据此前报道 称，得益于付费人工智能软件的强劲增长，OpenAI预计今年营收将增长两倍以上，达到127亿美元，而 去年营收为37亿美元。OpenAI预计销售额将继续快速增长，明年将增长一倍以上，达到294亿美元。 不过，OpenAI还面临着开发尖端人工智能所需的芯片、数据中心和人才的巨大成本。据知情人士透 露，该公司预计要到2029年才能实现现金流为正，届时收入将超过1250亿美元。 智通财经APP获悉，据知情人士透露，OpenAI即将完成一笔由软银集团领投的400亿美元融资，包括 Magnetar Capital、Coatue Management、Founders Fund和Altimeter Capital Management在内的投资者正在 洽谈参与。其中，总部位于伊利诺伊州埃文斯顿的对冲基金Magnetar Capital可能会注资高达10亿美元， 但由于信息保密，这些知情人士均 ...

Funding Round Overview - OpenAI is nearing the completion of a new funding round amounting to $40 billion, led by SoftBank [1] - Other notable investors include Magnetar Capital, Coatue Management, Founders Fund, and Altimeter Capital Management, with Magnetar potentially contributing $1 billion [2] Investment Details - SoftBank is set to invest an initial $7.5 billion, with an additional $2.5 billion from a syndicate of investors [3] - A second tranche of investment is anticipated this year, where SoftBank will invest another $22.5 billion, alongside an additional $7.5 billion from syndication [3] Valuation Impact - The previous funding round in October 2024 raised $6.6 billion at a valuation of $157 billion [4] - The new funding round is expected to elevate OpenAI's valuation to $300 billion [4]