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The valuation is rather incredible.

I recall the media buzz around AI back in 2015 (around the same time as OpenAI was founded). It seemed everyone was hyping Canada to be the next "AI Superpower" due to the perceived hostility of the (then next) presidential administration to academics and international talent. Especially companies like Element AI.

Yet, while Element AI fizzled out [0], it seems OpenAI prospered... right here in the Valley!

Smart move by Microsoft.

[0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=25498755