On the same day, OpenAI and SoftBank Group announced a joint venture to market enterprise AI solutions in Japan, with SoftBank committing $3 billion annually to integrate AI tools like ChatGPT Enterprise. OpenAI also introduced "deep research," an AI tool for multistep online research, powered by its upcoming o3 AI model. Furthermore, OpenAI is reportedly in talks for a $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank, with some funds supporting the Stargate AI infrastructure joint venture and OpenAI's business operations.
Key takeaways:
- OpenAI filed a trademark application suggesting potential new product lines, including AI-powered consumer hardware and robotics.
- OpenAI and SoftBank Group announced a joint venture to market enterprise AI solutions in Japan, with SoftBank investing $3 billion annually.
- OpenAI introduced an AI tool called "deep research" that uses the ChatGPT chatbot for efficient online research and data analysis.
- OpenAI is reportedly in talks for a $40 billion funding round, with some funds supporting the Stargate AI infrastructure joint venture with SoftBank.