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StocksMediumUpdated×6•Originally published 4 May 2026•Updated 5 May 2026•

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OpenAI and DeepInfra Secure Major Funding to Boost AI Adoption and Infrastructure

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1OpenAI has reportedly raised $4 billion in funding specifically to help enterprises deploy its AI tools.

The AI sector is witnessing a significant funding surge, highlighted by OpenAI securing $4 billion and new revelations regarding its operational history and costs. According to court testimony by Greg Brockman, the company is projected to spend $50 billion on computing power annually, while also confirming that Elon Musk pushed for OpenAI to become a commercial entity during his tenure. Expanding its vertical reach, OpenAI has launched a collaboration with PwC to develop specialized AI agents for finance and payments. Simultaneously, partner Cerebras Systems is moving forward with its IPO, while DeepInfra secured $107 million from backers including Nvidia and Samsung. These financial disclosures and strategic moves underscore growing institutional confidence in generative AI's capacity to drive transformation despite soaring infrastructure expenditures and legal complexities.

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What changed: The story was updated to include new details from Greg Brockman's court testimony, revealing Elon Musk's historical push for OpenAI's commercialization.

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What changed: Added details regarding the projected $50 billion expenditure on computing power as revealed in Greg Brockman's court testimony.

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What changed: Updated the story to include the new partnership between OpenAI and PwC focused on developing AI agents for financial operations.

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What changed: Added information regarding OpenAI exploring an Alphabet-like organizational structure to spin off its robotics and hardware divisions.

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What changed: The story was updated to include details of Cerebras Systems' upcoming IPO, including the number of shares and the target price range.

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What changed: Updated the story to include DeepInfra's new $107 million funding round backed by Nvidia and Samsung.