Former OpenAI research lead Bob McGrew founds Arda, raising $230 million at a $1.5 billion valuation to bring AI into manufacturing

According to a CNBC report on October 20, US time, Arda, an AI company founded by former OpenAI research lead Bob McGrew, has completed a $230 million funding round at a $1.5 billion valuation, led by Altimeter Capital with participation from Accel and Khosla Ventures; the funding information comes from CNBC's exclusive interview with Arda, not an official company announcement.