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OpenAI 'will be a public company in 2027' or sooner, CFO Friar tells employees
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar stated that the company will become a public company in 2027 or sooner, according to a communication to employees. Friar did not specify the exact timing or mechanism for the transition. OpenAI has not announced an official IPO date or regulatory filing.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/open-ai-ipo-timing-2027-friar.html