SoftBank is in talks to invest in OpenAI, potentially deepening the relationship between the two companies that are already planning an artificial-intelligence infrastructure initiative.

Just about a week after the White House announced its new AI Stargate Project, two of the venture's biggest names may become even closer partners. SoftBank reportedly is looking to invest between $15 billion and $25 billion into OpenAI,

SoftBank is in talks to invest up to $25 billion in ChatGPT owner OpenAI, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the Japanese conglomerate continues to expand into the sector. SoftBank could invest $15 billion to $25 billion directly into Microsoft-backed OpenAI,