OpenAI in talks for deal that would value company at $100 billion

OpenAI is in talks to complete a deal that would value the company at $100 billion or more, which would be about a $20 billion increase from its valuation eight months ago, according to two people with knowledge of the discussions.

The funding round would be led by Thrive Capital, which would put about $1 billion into the San Francisco company, said the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The deal could also include funding from Microsoft.