OpenAI Reportedly Explores New Funding at Valuation Above $1.2 Trillion Before Possible IPO

OpenAI is reportedly in early discussions with investors about a new private funding round that could value the company at more than $1.2 trillion, a sharp step up from its most recent confirmed valuation. The talks are preliminary and come as CEO Sam Altman has said the company will not go public in 2026 while AI safety concerns remain unresolved.