Tech giants’ US$100bn bet on OpenAI: Nvidia, Microsoft lead US$730bn power play

Tech giants’ US0bn bet on OpenAI: Nvidia, Microsoft lead US0bn power play

By Levi Li, DIGITIMES Asia, Taipei
Publication Date: 2026-01-29 07:32:00

OpenAI is pursuing a landmark funding round, potentially reaching US$100 billion to fuel its escalating AI infrastructure needs amid intense competition. Major tech giants and existing backers are advancing discussions, aiming to bolster the company’s position against rivals.