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OpenAI has closed a record $122 billion funding round, the largest ever for an AI company, and is opening up to retail investors for the first time. This move signals unprecedented confidence in AI's near-term monetization and highlights the critical role of compute infrastructure in the AI race. Nvidia remains a key partner, with a deepened partnership through this round.

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