OpenAI Raises $6.6B to Advance AI Research and Development

OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence research laboratory and the maker of ChatGPT, has announced that it has raised $6.6 billion in new funding at a $157 billion post-money valuation. This significant investment will fuel OpenAI's mission to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.

The new funding will be used to accelerate OpenAI's research in frontier AI, increase its compute capacity, and continue developing tools that empower people to solve complex problems. OpenAI's goal is to make advanced AI widely accessible and beneficial to everyone.

"We're grateful to our investors for their trust in us," said Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. "With this new funding, we're excited to double down on our leadership in AI research and development. We look forward to working with our partners, developers, and the broader community to shape an AI-powered future that benefits everyone."

OpenAI's ChatGPT has already gained widespread adoption, with over 250 million people using it to enhance their work, creativity, and learning. Businesses across various industries are leveraging ChatGPT to improve productivity and operations, while developers are creating innovative applications on the platform.

By collaborating with key partners, including the U.S. and allied governments, OpenAI aims to unlock the full potential of AI technology and ensure its responsible and beneficial development.