On January 30, a report from Jiemian News revealed that OpenAI is gearing up to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the fourth quarter of 2026. The company has engaged in preliminary talks with a number of prominent Wall Street investment banks and has onboarded new senior leaders to lay the groundwork for its market debut. OpenAI aims to secure up to $100 billion in funding, with projections indicating that its valuation could soar to anywhere between $730 billion and a staggering $1 trillion.
