OpenAI valued at $850B in March 2026
OpenAI was valued at $850 billion in March 2026, but Sam Altman is reportedly holding out for a $1 trillion valuation for the IPO.
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Comcast Splits, OpenAI Weighs IPO Delay, and Buttigieg Targeted
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Jun 30, 2026
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