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Robotics Startup Skild AI Raises $1.4B at $14B+ Valuation

By Maria Konash Jan 14, 2026

Skild AI raised nearly $1.4 billion to advance a unified foundation model designed to control multiple types of robots. The funding values the company at more than $14 billion.

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SoftBank Reportedly Completes $40 Billion Investment in OpenAI

By Maria Konash Dec 30, 2025

SoftBank has finalized its $40 billion investment in OpenAI, increasing its stake above 10%. The funding supports AI infrastructure initiatives, joint ventures, and OpenAI’s broader growth, including plans for a potential IPO.

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SoftBank and Nvidia in Talks to Invest $1B in Skild AI

By Maria Konash Dec 8, 2025

SoftBank and Nvidia are negotiating a $1 billion investment in Skild AI, potentially valuing the robotics-focused AI startup at $14 billion, reflecting strong investor interest in humanoid robotics.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Investor and Global Partner of Perplexity

By Maria Konash Dec 5, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo has taken an equity stake in Perplexity and will serve as a global partner, marking one of the most high-profile collaborations between elite sports and AI search technology.

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Asian Chip Stocks Slide as Nvidia’s Drop Sparks Broad Selloff

By Maria Konash Nov 21, 2025

Asian semiconductor shares sank after Nvidia’s overnight decline, with major suppliers including SoftBank, SK Hynix, Samsung, and TSMC posting sharp losses. T

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SoftBank to Invest $3 Billion in Ohio Plant for OpenAI Data Center Hardware

By Maria Konash Nov 20, 2025

SoftBank plans to invest up to $3 billion to convert an Ohio EV plant into a facility producing modular data center equipment for OpenAI’s expanding U.S. infrastructure.

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Peter Thiel Sells Nvidia Shares Over Concerns About AI Hype

By Maria Konash Nov 17, 2025

Billionaire Peter Thiel sold his entire stake in Nvidia, totaling nearly $100 million, amid fears of an AI-driven tech bubble and rising concerns over inflated valuations in the sector.

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SoftBank Sells $5.8B Nvidia Stake to Fund OpenAI Investment

By Maria Konash Nov 11, 2025

SoftBank has sold its entire $5.83 billion stake in Nvidia to help fund a $22.5 billion investment in OpenAI, part of its broader push into artificial intelligence and advanced robotics.

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SoftBank and OpenAI Form Japan Joint Venture for Enterprise AI

By Maria Konash Nov 5, 2025

SoftBank and OpenAI establish SB OAI Japan to sell enterprise AI solutions domestically, as the company ramps its own internal use of ChatGPT technology.

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OpenAI Finalizes $6.6B Share Sale, Hits $500B Valuation

By Samantha Reed Oct 2, 2025

OpenAI has completed a secondary share sale worth $6.6 billion, letting current and former employees sell stock at a new $500 billion valuation — a milestone in the company’s funding strategy.