This week in artificial intelligence felt like an inflection point where the sheer scale of capital, algorithmic breakthroughs, and geopolitical maneuvering collided. From New Delhi to Silicon Valley, the events of the past few days underscore a fundamental transition: AI is no longer just a software layer; it is quickly becoming the most capital-intensive infrastructure project in human history. The most staggering news of the week is OpenAI's impending capitalization. The ChatGPT developer is reportedly finalizing the first phase of a historic $100 billion funding round. This unprecedented injection of capital is expected to push OpenAI's post-money valuation beyond $850 billion, up from a pre-money valuation of $730 billion. What is particularly notable is the consortium of strategic corporate investors. Reports indicate that Amazon is discussing a $50 billion investment, alongside $30 billion from SoftBank and $20 billion from Nvidia, with Microsoft also participating. This...
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