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Deals in brief: SoftBank to anchor OpenAI’s USD 40 billion raise, Hoopi secures funding for collectibles push, ShopUp and Sary confirm merger, and more

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

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The OpenAI CEO acknowledged DeepSeek’s achievements but stopped short of calling its approach revolutionary.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman weighs in on DeepSeek, says it did “nice work”

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OpenAI’s Operator hints at a future where AI agents take over e-commerce.

Agentic commerce is near: AI could soon turn into your personal shopper

Sora’s launch should excite users not just for its features but also for the strides it marks toward AGI.

OpenAI’s Sora is finally here, with a Turbo version to boot

Slated for a 2025 release, this new training method promises to elevate AI model precision and efficiency for specialized fields.

Reinforcement fine-tuning: OpenAI’s next step in AI customization

Singapore is one of several cities where OpenAI will open new offices, aiming to strengthen its connections across APAC and meet growing demand for AI solutions.

ChatGPT maker OpenAI expands into Singapore, targets APAC growth

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