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Event Overview
The event highlights significant financial backing and strategic partnerships in the artificial intelligence sector. It underscores the robust investor confidence and the rapid advancement of AI technologies, with a focus on expanding computing infrastructure and product development.
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xAI Raises $20 Billion in E-Round Funding, Exceeds Target
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has raised $20 billion in its E-round of funding, surpassing its initial target of $15 billion. The major investors include Fidelity and the Qatar Investment Authority. Strategic investors, NVIDIA and Cisco, continue to support the expansion of xAI's computing infrastructure. xAI is currently testing Grok 5 and plans to launch consumer and enterprise products based on Grok, Colossus, and X. The new funds will be used to accelerate the development and deployment of AI products and infrastructure. NVIDIA had reportedly planned to invest up to $2 billion. Additionally, xAI intends to expand its data center campus in Memphis to boost its computing power to nearly 2 gigawatts.
xAI Exceeds E-Round Funding Goal, Raises $200 Billion
xAI has exceeded its E-round funding goal, raising $200 billion, surpassing the initial target of $150 billion. The primary investors in this round include Fidelity and the Qatar Investment Authority. Strategic investors, Nvidia and Cisco, continue to support xAI's expansion of computing infrastructure and the construction of the world's largest GPU cluster. xAI is currently testing Grok 5 and is dedicated to launching consumer and enterprise products based on Grok, Colossus, and X. The new funds will be used to accelerate infrastructure development and the creation and deployment of transformative AI products.