OpenAI may postpone its public debut as it targets a $1 trillion valuation while navigating model rollout scrutiny.
OpenAI is considering delaying its initial public offering until next year or possibly 2027 as the company weighs valuation targets and regulatory concerns, Reuters reported, citing the New York Times.
The AI company, which has confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO, is targeting a valuation of up to $1 trillion. According to the report, OpenAI advisers presented executives with two options , wait until 2027 to go public at the desired valuation or lower the valuation target for a faster listing.
However, CEO Sam Altman reportedly rejected the idea of reducing the valuation, making it clear that any cut to the trillion-dollar target was not being considered.
Separately, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has asked OpenAI to stagger the release of its upcoming AI model over security concerns, according to Reuters.
OpenAI’s latest model, GPT-5.6, is expected to be released first through a limited preview to select partners. Access during the preview phase will reportedly be approved customer-by-customer with government oversight.
The staggered rollout request reportedly came from the Office of the National Cyber Director and the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
