SoftBank in talks to buy stake in ​OpenAI-backed 1X at $6 billion valuation

SoftBank is in talks to buy a majority stake in OpenAI-backed humanoid robot developer 1X Technologies in a deal that would value ‌the ⁠startup at ⁠about $6 billion, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing people with knowledge of the deal.

Reuters could not immediately confirm the report. SoftBank Group and ​1X did not ⁠immediately respond ‌to Reuters requests ​for ​comment.

The talks are ongoing, ⁠and the terms could change, the ​report said.