According to BlockBeats, on August 30, The Wall Street Journal said that Apple was negotiating financing for OpenAI, a move that would solidify the relationship between Apple and OpenAI. People familiar with the matter said the investment would be part of a new round of financing for OpenAI that would value the company at more than $100 billion.

The Wall Street Journal also reported on Wednesday that venture capital firm Thrive Capital is leading the multibillion-dollar round, with Apple rival Microsoft also expected to participate. It is not yet known how much Apple or Microsoft will invest in OpenAI in this round.