SoftBank has secured a 0B loan to cover its 0B commitment to invest in OpenAI, as the ChatGPT maker prepares for what could be one of the largest IPOs ever. The 12-month unsecured loan from JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Japanese banks suggests lenders believe OpenAI's public listing will happen this year. SoftBank's total bet on OpenAI now exceeds 0B.

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