SoftBank approves an additional $22.5 billion investment in OpenAI, completing its $30 billion investment plan

According to an exclusive report by authoritative tech media outlet IT Home, citing The Information, Japan's SoftBank Group has officially approved an additional strategic investment of up to $22.5 billion (approximately 162 billion RMB) in artificial intelligence research institute OpenAI.

This decision further solidifies SoftBank's planned $30 billion investment and demonstrates its continued confidence in OpenAI's leading position and future in the field of artificial intelligence.

The disbursement of this funding is reportedly subject to a key prerequisite: OpenAI successfully completing the restructuring and optimization of its internal corporate structure. This requirement demonstrates that SoftBank prioritizes the governance structure and long-term operational health of its investee companies, in addition to capital investment. Once the restructuring is complete, this substantial investment will be included in OpenAI's ongoing $41 billion fundraising round, further solidifying its financial advantage in the global AI field.

This additional investment will not only significantly enhance OpenAI's capabilities in technology research and development, talent attraction, and global market expansion, but is also likely to have a profound impact on the global AI competitive landscape.

As one of the most watched artificial intelligence organizations in recent years, OpenAI's technological breakthroughs in areas such as generative AI and large language models have triggered a global technological wave, and SoftBank's continued investment will undoubtedly inject more momentum into this wave.