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- Marc Benioff revealed that Salesforce could not invest in OpenAI due to its existing relationship with Microsoft.
- The CEO subsequently chose to invest in Anthropic after being turned down by Sam Altman.
- That investment in the AI firm Anthropic is now valued at approximately $5 billion.
- Benioff expects significant financial returns as Anthropic prepares for an initial public offering.
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Marc Benioff
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“Microsoft's stake in OpenAI stopped his company from investing in the ChatGPT maker.”
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…Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says Microsoft's stake in OpenAI stopped his company from investing in the ChatGPT maker. Speaking on Alex Heath's Sources podcast, Benioff said Sam Altman turned him down, pushing Salesforce towards rival Anthropic. That early 2023 bet is reportedly worth about $5 billion, and Benioff believes it could…
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