OpenAI Valuation Doubles To Almost $230 Billion In Under A Year

• OpenAI has soared to all-new heights with its valuation after raising US$6.6 billion (AU$9.6 billion) in its latest funding round, led by Thrive Capital.
• This represents a significant increase from the last appraisal back in February; the non-profit organisation has also hired over 1,000 employees since then, bringing the headcount total to approximately 1,700.
• But now, the race is on to become a for-profit firm.

It’s difficult to assign a tangible dollar figure to what is seemingly…