# OpenAI's $100 Billion Funding + Sam Altman Refuses to Hold Darios Hand...

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Podcast: [No Priors AI](https://stenobird.com/podcast/no-priors-ai)
Published: 2026-02-20T22:18:12+00:00
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In this episode, we explore OpenAI's massive $100 billion funding round and soaring valuation, alongside the increasing competition and awkward rivalry with Anthropic. We also discuss OpenAI's aggressive expansion and user analytics in India, highlighting their strategic investments and monetization efforts. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to OpenAI's Funding 01:48 OpenAI's $100 Billion Funding 08:19 Altman vs. Amodeo Rivalry 11:52 OpenAI's India Expansion 13:21 India User Analytics 17:05 Future Strategy and IPO Links Get the top 40+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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