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Industry·13h ago·all news from October 5, 2026

OpenAI in Talks With UAE Funds, BlackRock for $30 Billion Round

OpenAI is currently negotiating with investment funds from the United Arab Emirates and firms like BlackRock to secure a $30 billion financing round. This capital infusion would significantly increase the company’s valuation and provide the resources necessary to support the immense computational and infrastructure requirements of its artificial intelligence development. The potential deal reflects the growing trend of sovereign wealth funds and global asset managers seeking to stake large positions in the rapid expansion of generative AI technology.

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