“WeWork’s IPO fell apart.I’ve been calling OpenAI the (possible) WeWork of AI for a long time.I will not be surprised if their IPO plans fall apart, too”– your author, June 10News, mostly just from the last few days:OpenAI is leaning towards delaying its IPO until next year:The New York Times@nytimesOpenAI is leaning toward holding off its IPO until next year, people involved in the company’s deliberations said, a delay that highlights the unclear paths of A.I. titans. nyti.msOpenAI Leans Toward Holding Up I.P.O. Until Next Year9:11 PM · Jun 25, 2026 · 199K Views42 Replies · 88 Reposts · 314 LikesOne rumor is that Altman was told he can’t get the valuation he wants: NIK@ns123abc🚨BREAKING: OPENAI IPO DELAYED
Altman told everyone OpenAI is worth a TRILLION dollars
His own advisors warned him that retail investors aren’t buying it… gave him 2 options:
>wait until 2027 for $1T valuation
>or lower valuation for 2026 IPO
