**OpenAI Eyes $6.5B Funding, Valuation Soars to $150B**

OpenAI is in advanced talks to secure $6.5 billion in funding, aiming to boost its valuation to a staggering $150 billion. This new valuation excludes the fresh funds being raised.

- Thrive Capital leads the round with $1 billion.

- Tech giants like Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft are also interested.

- Microsoft, already a significant investor, has poured $13 billion into OpenAI since 2019.

OpenAI's annualized sales hit $3.4 billion as of May, with over 1 million users across its platforms. The startup plans to introduce premium subscription models, potentially costing up to $2,000 per month. The AI race shows no signs of slowing down.