At a recent public conference, OpenAI's Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Sarah Friar, addressed market anxieties surrounding a potential "bubble" in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, asserting that such concerns are exaggerated. She highlighted a prevailing lack of societal awareness and enthusiasm for investing in AI's long-term prospects, underscoring the urgency of expediting AI infrastructure development. Friar also dismissed external skepticism (replacing the vague term "question" with the more precise "doubts") regarding OpenAI's financing model being "circularized." She clarified that partnerships with entities like NVIDIA are geared towards broadening the computing power supply chains.

Friar further disclosed that OpenAI is actively exploring a variety of financing options, including the possibility of securing guarantees from the U.S. government. However, a spokesperson for the company clarified that no concrete agreements have been finalized at this stage. When questioned about the timeline for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), Friar unequivocally stated that no preparations for going public have commenced, adding, "An IPO is not currently on our agenda." This statement comes despite widespread market expectations that OpenAI will need to secure significant funding in the coming years to support its ambitious investment plans.