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OpenAI is making headlines for hiring a new head of preparedness to study AI risks, receiving a $40 billion investment from SoftBank, and facing ongoing scrutiny over AI's societal impacts. Regulatory discussions focus on data center permits and energy use, with potential new laws on the horizon.

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SoftBank fully funded OpenAI commitment of $40 billion: sources

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  • SoftBank has fully funded its $40 billion commitment to OpenAI 49s
  • SoftBank's stake in OpenAI now exceeds 10% 1m 22s
  • Microsoft remains OpenAI's largest shareholder at about 27% 1m 33s
  • OpenAI faces $1.4 trillion in compute costs over the next eight years 2m 38s
  • SoftBank's funding is separate from the Stargate project 3m 23s

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SoftBank fully funded OpenAI commitment of $40 billion: sources
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SoftBank fully funded OpenAI commitment of $40 billion: sources

SoftBank has fulfilled its $40 billion commitment to OpenAI, increasing its ownership stake to over 10 percent, while Microsoft remains the largest shareholder with about 27 percent.

SoftBank fully funded OpenAI commitment of $40 billion: sources
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SoftBank fully funded OpenAI commitment of $40 billion: sources

The SoftBank investment is significant for OpenAI's future, supporting its ambitious AI data center build-out amid intense competition for funding.

OpenAI seeks to hire new 'head of preparedness' to study risks
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OpenAI seeks to hire new 'head of preparedness' to study risks

OpenAI is hiring a new head of preparedness to study risks such as computer security and mental health, offering a salary starting over $500,000 plus stock options.

What AI regulation may look like in 2026
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What AI regulation may look like in 2026

Regulatory attention is on generative AI, application-specific bans, and especially permitting and zoning for data centers, which may impact OpenAI's operations due to rising energy demands.

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