How to invest in OpenAI (ChatGPT) and AI stocks

While OpenAI is not a publicly traded company and you can not buy its shares outright, there are some companies that you can buy into that will give you exposure and/or a stake in OpenAI’s operations.

When it comes to owning an actual stake in Open AI, one of the only ways to do so is by investing in a publicly traded company that itself has a stake in Open AI.

1. Microsoft Corp – NASDAQ: MSFT

Microsoft is using AI to improve its products and services, including its cloud-based offerings and productivity tools like Office 365.

Microsoft has invested $1 billion in OpenAI in 2019. It has also purchased an exclusive license to the underlying technology behind GPT-3 in 2020.

According to an article from Semafor.com from Jan. 9th, 2023. Microsoft is planning on investing an additional $10 billion

“Microsoft has been in talks to invest $10 billion into the owner of ChatGPT, the wildly popular app that has thrilled casual users and artificial-intelligence experts since its latest software was released last month, people familiar with the matter said.

The funding, which would also include other venture firms, would value OpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT, at $29 billion, including the new investment, the people said. It’s unclear if the deal has been finalized but documents sent to prospective investors in recent weeks outlining its terms indicated a targeted close by the end of 2022.

The people said that Microsoft’s infusion would be part of a complicated deal in which the company would get 75% of OpenAI’s profits until it recoups its investment. (It’s not clear whether the money that OpenAI spends on Microsoft’s cloud-computing arm would count toward evening its account.)

After that threshold is reached, it would revert to a structure that reflects ownership of OpenAI, with Microsoft having a 49% stake, other investors taking another 49% and OpenAI’s nonprofit parent getting 2%. There’s also a profit cap that varies for each set of investors — unusual for venture deals, which investors hope might return 20 or 30 times their money. The terms and the investment amount could change, and the deal could fall apart.”

The full article can be read here:

2. NVIDIA Corporation – NASDAQ: NVDA

NVIDIA is a technology company specializing in designing graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI software. NVIDIA’s GPUs are widely used for gaming and also have applications in areas such as scientific simulation, data analysis, and machine learning. The company has invested heavily in AI, with a focus on developing hardware and software that can be used for training and running deep neural networks. NVIDIA offers a range of AI-related products and services, including software libraries for developing and deploying deep learning models, and GPUs designed specifically for AI workflows.

3. Amazon – NASDAQ: AMZN

Amazon is one of the largest technology companies in the world and has made significant investments in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company uses AI in various aspects of its business, including product recommendations, inventory management, and supply chain optimization. Amazon’s AI-powered personal assistant, Alexa, has become a popular household product, and the company’s machine learning algorithms help to improve the customer shopping experience by providing personalized recommendations and predictive search results. Additionally, Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company’s cloud computing division, provides AI services to businesses and developers, allowing them to build and deploy AI applications and solutions more easily. Amazon continues to invest heavily in AI research and development, and its AI capabilities are expected to play a significant role in its future growth and success.

4. Alphabet (Google) – NASDAQ: GOOG

Google is one of the largest companies in the world and has been investing heavily in AI for several years. Its AI-powered products, such as Google Assistant and Google Photos, are already having a major impact on the market.

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is a major player in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company has been at the forefront of AI research and development for many years and has made significant investments in the field. Google’s AI systems are used in various areas of the company’s business, including search, advertising, and YouTube. Google’s AI-powered virtual assistant, Google Assistant, is integrated into a range of devices, including smartphones, smart speakers, and home appliances.

5. Tesla – NASDAQ: TSLA

Tesla Inc. is a company that designs and sells electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and solar panels. The company is also involved in developing and deploying AI technologies, primarily for use in its products and services. For example, Tesla’s electric vehicles use AI for functions such as autonomous driving, improved battery management, and enhanced vehicle safety. The company also has research initiatives aimed at advancing the state-of-the-art in AI.

6. Baidu – NASDAQ: BIDU

Baidu is a Chinese technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. The company is often referred to as the “Google of China” and is one of the largest search engines in the world. Baidu has made significant investments in AI research and development, and the company’s AI efforts are focused on areas such as natural language processing, computer vision, and autonomous driving. Baidu has developed several AI-powered products and services, including a virtual assistant for mobile devices, an AI-powered home speaker, and an autonomous driving platform. The company also offers cloud-based AI services for businesses, including machine learning algorithms and large-scale data processing.

These are just some of the major players in the space at the moment. I will try and update this list and ad new emerging promising projects in the near future.

You can also check out my “Best AI blockchain projects in 2023” .