SAN FRANCISCO, California — OpenAI has reportedly been advised by its IPO advisers to either delay its stock market debut until 2027 to pursue a $1 trillion valuation or reduce its valuation target if it wants to complete an Initial Public Offering (IPO) later this year, according to a report by The New York Times.
The report says advisers believe that achieving a $1 trillion market valuation in the current market environment could be difficult for a near-term public listing. As a result, they have recommended that the company either wait for more favorable market conditions or accept a lower valuation to accelerate its IPO timeline.
Earlier this month, OpenAI reportedly confidentially filed paperwork for an IPO, a process that allows companies to prepare for a public listing while keeping detailed financial information private until later in the regulatory process.
The potential public offering comes as OpenAI continues to expand its position in the rapidly growing artificial intelligence (AI) industry. However, the company is also facing increased government scrutiny. According to the report, the U.S. government has asked OpenAI to stagger the release of its next-generation AI model due to national security and safety concerns, reflecting growing regulatory attention on advanced AI technologies.
If OpenAI proceeds with an IPO, it would likely become one of the largest and most closely watched public offerings in technology history. Investors and market analysts will be closely monitoring the company’s valuation strategy, regulatory developments, and AI product roadmap, all of which could influence the timing and success of its public market debut.
