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Has OpenAI filed for an IPO?

According to reports, OpenAI filed a confidential draft S-1 registration statement with the SEC, first reported on June 8, 2026. No confirmed IPO date has come from OpenAI itself, though a September 2026 debut has been reported. The filing starts the regulatory review process but does not commit the company to listing.

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Crashtech Editorial August 20, 2026 AI Business & Money

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