According to BlockBeats, Apple is in discussions to invest in OpenAI, a move that would strengthen the relationship between the tech giant and the artificial intelligence company. This investment is expected to be part of OpenAI's new funding round, which aims to push the company's valuation beyond $100 billion, as reported by The Wall Street Journal on August 30.

The Wall Street Journal also reported on Wednesday that venture capital firm Thrive Capital is leading this multi-billion-dollar funding round. Apple's competitor, Microsoft, is also expected to participate in the investment. However, the exact amounts that Apple or Microsoft will invest in this round remain undisclosed.