OpenAI latest funding tempts 3 most valuable technology companies

OpenAI’s latest funding round has drawn interest from the three most valuable tech companies, underscoring how vital the artificial intelligence startup is to the broader industry.

Nvidia Corp, the world’s biggest chipmaker, has discussed joining a funding round that would value OpenAI at more than $100 billion, people familiar with the matter said. Apple Inc and Microsoft Corp have also been in talks about participating in the financing, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the deliberations are private.