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By Fareed Sahloul

April 1, 2026 at 1:55 PM UTC

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Hi, it’s Fareed Sahloul in London, wrapping up the first quarter with a sense of déjà vu. Also today, OpenAI secures its largest funding round to date and the French government keeps it eyes on a spirits tie-up.

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