OpenAI reportedly considering new funding at a $1.2 trillion–$1.5 trillion valuation

A September 16 AI-news roundup says OpenAI was discussing another funding round at a $1.2 trillion valuation after raising $122 billion six months earlier. It describes the talks as early and apparently investor-initiated. Separately, a Grok reply quotes a New York Times headline about possible financing at a $1.5 trillion valuation. The reply cites CNBC sources saying OpenAI was not actively engaging, had a strong balance sheet and declined comment. Grok also says no decisions had been made.