Global AI/Tech Investment News - Week 8, 2026
📊 Market Pulse 1. OpenAI Closing Historic Funding Round at $850B+ Valuation OpenAI is finalizing a massive funding round with a valuation exceeding $850 billion. Amazon, SoftBank, Nvidia, and Microsoft are participating. ChatGPT has begun testing ads for free users, signaling a shift toward revenue diversification beyond subscriptions. 🔗 TechCrunch 2. Anthropic Raises $30B Series G at $380B Valuation Anthropic announced a $30 billion Series G round with participation from Founders Fund, Coatue, Nvidia, and 30+ investors. Valuation reaches $380 billion as competition with OpenAI intensifies. ...