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Oct 4, 2024

OpenAI secures $4B revolving credit line to get $10B+ in liquidity

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1. OpenAI secures $4B revolving credit line to get $10B+ in liquidity

  • $2B additional credit line option is also available.

  • ~6% interest: what OpenAI would be paying on the credit (SOFR + 1%).

  • The credit line "strengthens our balance sheet and provides flexibility to seize future growth opportunities," OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar said.

  • Wed.: OpenAI announced its $6.6B funding, valuing the company at $157B.

Relatedly, OpenAI has introduced a ā€œcanvasā€ interface for ChatGPT

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  • Canvas brings a window with a workspace for writing and coding projects.

  • The window pop-ups automatically based on user queries.

  • ChatGPT Plus and Teams users can experience Canvas.

  • Next week: Enterprise and Edu users will also get the new interface.

  • Free users may get the interface later — once it’s out of beta.

  • OpenAI’s canvas works similar to Anthropic’s Artifacts.

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3. iPhone SE 4 to debut with Apple’s first 5G modem in spring 2025

The new iPhone SE model is said to have the iPhone 14’s display resolution and an OLED panel:

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