OpenAI raises $6.6B and is now valued at $157B

OpenAI makes headlines by securing a staggering $6.6 billion in its latest funding round, boosting its valuation to $157 billion. The discussion dives into the challenges the company faces amid rising costs and fierce competition. Anticipation builds around OpenAI’s upcoming video model, Sora, while shifting governance and executive departures add to the drama. Price hikes for ChatGPT's premium plan might also be on the horizon, prompting debates about future accessibility.