Apple pulls out of talks to invest in OpenAI during its latest funding round despite ongoing collaboration on iOS integration.
In a short-lived will-they-won't-they story, Apple has reportedly stepped back from discussions with OpenAI regarding an investment in its latest fundraising round.
The Washington Post recently reported that Apple withdrew from talks at a late stage. While surprising due to the timing—just before the discussions were set to conclude—this decision aligns with Apple's typically conservative approach to investments in Silicon Valley companies. Unlike some of its competitors, Apple tends to be more cautious with acquisitions and direct investments.
Meanwhile, companies like Microsoft and Nvidia are still holding strong in their bid to invest in OpenAI. Microsoft, in particular, is expected to contribute an additional $1 billion to its previous $13 billion investment, granting it access to OpenAI’s advanced AI models, which have helped boost Microsoft's own productivity tools. Other firms, including Thrive Capital and Tiger Global, are also involved, with new players potentially emerging in the final days of the talks.
Despite Apple's exit from these negotiations, the collaboration between Apple and OpenAI remains solid. At Apple’s WWDC event in June, the company announced plans to integrate ChatGPT features into its upcoming iOS 18 update, underscoring the ongoing partnership between the two tech giants.
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