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OpenAI says it filed confidential IPO as it positions itself for AI arms race
Updated on: June 8, 2026 / 5:50 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- OpenAI has filed a confidential initial public offering (IPO).
- The company stated its intention to go public to inject more cash into its business amid an escalating AI arms race.
- OpenAI is valued at $852 billion.
- Other AI companies, including SpaceX (via its xAI company) and Anthropic, have also filed for IPOs.
- A confidential filing allows for private feedback from regulators before a public S-1 document is submitted.
- The S-1 filing will contain financial details and investment plans.
- This filing comes after a judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by Elon Musk against OpenAI.