传马斯克旗下xAI洽谈150亿美元融资 估值或将达2300亿美元

Core Insights - xAI, an AI startup founded by Elon Musk, is in advanced negotiations for a new funding round aiming to raise $15 billion, with a projected valuation of $230 billion [1] - The valuation represents a significant increase of over 100% from the $113 billion valuation disclosed during its merger with Musk's social platform X earlier this year [1] - xAI is rapidly expanding its data center capabilities to train more advanced AI models, aiming to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude [1] Funding and Valuation - The funding terms were disclosed by Musk's wealth management advisor, Jared Birchall, but it remains unclear whether the $230 billion valuation is pre- or post-funding [1] - Previous reports indicated that xAI was seeking $15 billion in Series E funding with a valuation of $200 billion, which Musk later dismissed as "false" [1] Strategic Developments - xAI is investing heavily in infrastructure, including acquiring real estate in Memphis, Tennessee, for the planned "Colossus" supercomputer [1] - Tesla shareholders have approved an investment plan to support xAI, although a significant number of shareholders cast abstention votes [2] - Despite increasing warnings about an AI bubble, investor enthusiasm for AI companies remains high, driven by soaring valuations and aggressive spending plans [2]