OpenAI barrels towards IPO that may happen in September

OpenAI barrels towards IPO that may happen in September

Following a recent legal defeat for Elon Musk, which could have jeopardized OpenAI's operations, the artificial intelligence leader is set to advance with plans for its initial public offering. According to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is optimistic about launching the IPO as early as September. The company, renowned for its development of ChatGPT, has enlisted the expertise of prominent investment banks Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to facilitate the IPO process. Reports suggest that OpenAI may file the necessary paperwork with regulatory bodies in the coming days or weeks, signaling a significant move in the tech sector. This news comes alongside heightened anticipation for the public disclosure of SpaceX's IPO filings, which are expected imminently. SpaceX, now a formidable competitor to OpenAI after acquiring Elon Musk's xAI, may be setting the stage for a financial showdown between Musk and Altman. With both companies poised for major IPOs, the question arises: which will capture the greater market attention? OpenAI has yet to comment on these developments.

Sources : TechCrunch

Published On : May 20, 2026, 17:50

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