Elon Musk's xAI has completed an acquisition of Twitter, now branded as @X, in an all-stock deal valued at $33 billion, which positions xAI's valuation at $80 billion. This acquisition has raised questions among investors regarding the implications for revenue and the integration of technology and distribution. In parallel, OpenAI has successfully closed a $40 billion funding round, marking the largest private tech deal on record, with a valuation of $300 billion. This funding is reportedly backed by Softbank, which is utilizing leverage to finance its investment. The developments in the AI sector are underscored by ongoing scrutiny of OpenAI's valuation amidst the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its applications.
XAI Makes Anthropic Look Cheap The xAI-X deal is seen by some investors as a marriage of tech and distribution, but the article suggests the revenue implications are complex. 🤝 More on the deal's potential: https://t.co/fGgD7n5Nt1 #TechMerger
#AI infrastructure becomes one big leveraged bet https://t.co/QbMdhkc1DP @OpenAI's move to raise another $40 billion at a $300 billion valuation is being funded by Softbank, which in turn is paying for its bet with a lot of leverage. https://t.co/V25u3jXxYK
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