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OpenAI nears up to $30 billion funding round at $1.25 trillion valuation

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OpenAI nears up to $30 billion funding round at $1.25 trillion valuation

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OpenAI is closing in on a funding round that could value the artificial intelligence giant at more than $1 trillion ahead of a potential initial public offering.

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