Rushing Towards IPO: Reports Suggest OpenAI Considered Spinning Off Robotics and Hardware Divisions
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According to a May 5, 2026, report by The Wall Street Journal, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discussed spinning off the company's robotics and consumer hardware divisions in late 2025. The aim was to provide these businesses with more room for growth and avoid dragging down the core operations. Under the plan, the spun-off companies would have been able to raise funds and operate independently. However, the proposal was ultimately rejected as the new entities might still need to be consolidated into the balance sheet. In the future, OpenAI may revisit the spin-off idea, potentially creating a holding company structure similar to Alphabet.