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Altman pursues Middle East capital as OpenAI seeks $800 billion valuation - Report

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Altman pursues Middle East capital as OpenAI seeks $800 billion valuation - Report Investing.com -- OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman has been meeting with top investors in the Middle East to line up funding for a new investment round…

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OpenAI held discussions with Amazon to raise at least $10 billion
90% confidence
OpenAI is seeking at least $50 billion in a new investment round
90% confidence
OpenAI is aggressively pursuing tens of billions in new capital
85% confidence
OpenAI is aiming for a valuation between $750 billion and $830 billion
85% confidence

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OpenAI · funding target	50 billion_USD
OpenAI · funding discussion amount	10 billion_USD

Altman pursues Middle East capital as OpenAI seeks $800 billion valuation - Report

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