OpenAI Reportedly Holds Early Talks for Funding at About $1.2 Trillion Valuation

OpenAI has held early discussions with large investors about a private funding round that could value the company at about $1.2 trillion before an IPO, but the talks remain preliminary and the number could change. The company declined to comment, while CEO Sam Altman has said OpenAI will not go public in 2026 as safety concerns intensify.