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OpenAI considers new funding round at $1 trillion valuation

ChatGPT creator OpenAI is in early talks with investors about a new funding round that could value the company at over $1 trillion. The extra funding would give OpenAI more flexibility to delay its planned stock market launch by a few months. The company is also looking at legal rules about what information it can share with private investors before an IPO.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 September 2026 at 12:15

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