OpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT, is reportedly preparing for a blockbuster IPO that could value it at up to $1 trillion by 2026. The potential float would be one of the most significant events in tech market history, rivaling giants like Apple and Microsoft.
The IPO would allow OpenAI to raise as much as $60 billion in capital to expand its global computing network and develop next-generation AI systems. CEO Sam Altman’s vision includes massive infrastructure projects designed to support artificial general intelligence.
During a company meeting, Altman acknowledged that an IPO appears to be the most likely route for OpenAI, given its escalating funding needs. Yet, company representatives insist that profitability is secondary to the firm’s mission of building safe and accessible AI.
Following its corporate restructuring, OpenAI has gained greater flexibility to raise funds while maintaining oversight from its nonprofit parent. Microsoft remains one of its biggest investors, with a 27% ownership stake and strategic partnerships in cloud computing.
While optimism remains high, financial observers warn that AI-related valuations could inflate beyond sustainable levels. Still, OpenAI’s trajectory reflects growing global faith in the transformative power of artificial intelligence.