OpenAI in talks with investors about share sale at $500 billion valuation

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OpenAI is in early talks with investors about a potential secondary stock sale valuing the company at around $500 billion, with current and former employees selling shares. Thrive Capital, an existing investor, may lead the round. OpenAI’s valuation has soared since launching ChatGPT in 2022, reaching $300 billion after a $40 billion funding round earlier this year. Recently, OpenAI released new open-weight language models and reported nearly 700 million weekly active ChatGPT users. Meanwhile, rival Anthropic is seeking $3–5 billion in funding at a $170 billion valuation, CNBC has reported. OpenAI’s annual recurring revenue is expected to exceed $20 billion by year-end. read more: 👍 Like this video if you’re following the explosive growth of AI and its impact on the tech industry and global economy. 💬 Do you think OpenAI’s $500B valuation is justified, or is the AI sector overheated? Share your take in the comments. 🔗 Share this video to keep others informed about the fast-moving world of AI investment and corporate expansion. 💰 Want to support the channel? Hit the YouTube Thanks button—your contribution helps us bring more updates on tech, innovation, and finance. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for the latest on AI breakthroughs, industry rivalries, and billion-dollar moves. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Links for B.C. Visit My Website Follow Me On Facebook / b.c.begley Subscribe To My Patreon / bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube / @b.c.begley6007 Follow Me On Twitter / bc_news1 Watch Me On Rumble Follow Me On Gab Follow Me On Truth Social Follow Me On BlueSky Watch Me On TikTok / bcbegley #OpenAIValuation #AIInvestment #ChatGPTGrowth #shorts