OpenAI and SoftBank announce $1 billion investment in SB Energy as part of massive AI buildout

OpenAI and SoftBank agreed to invest $1 billion into a SoftBank-backed energy provider as the companies prepare for a massive buildout of AI data centers.

# OpenAI and SoftBank announce $1 billion investment in SB Energy as part of massive AI buildout OpenAI and SoftBank agreed to invest $1 billion into a SoftBank-backed energy provider as the companies prepare for a massive buildout of AI data centers. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/09/openai-and-softbank-group-announce-1-billion-investment-in-sb-energy-.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*