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AI startup acquisitions by other AI startups hit 195 through September 29, up 14% from 2025, but the number of buyers grew just 2%; OpenAI was the most active

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AI startup acquisitions by other AI startups hit 195 through September 29, up 14% from 2025, but the number of buyers grew just 2%; OpenAI was the most active

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