OpenAI Raises $122B, Eyes Unified Superapp with ChatGPT and Codex

OpenAI has closed a massive $122 billion funding round with participation from Amazon, Nvidia, Softbank, and Microsoft, preparing for a potential IPO. The company plans to focus on building a unified superapp integrating ChatGPT, Codex, browsing, and other AI agents. ChatGPT leads the AI app market with 6x the monthly web visits and mobile sessions compared to its nearest competitor.