OpenAI reportedly holds early funding talks that could value it above $1.2 trillion

The Wall Street Journal, citing a person familiar with the matter, reports that OpenAI has held early investor discussions about a funding round that could value it at more than $1.2 trillion, following its latest model release. The Financial Times reports that OpenAI is weighing a $1.2 trillion valuation before an initial public offering, while Forbes reports a possible $1.5 trillion valuation. The Journal says OpenAI is likely to go public in 2027.