OpenAI takes the lead in AI IPO horse race: 'Getting to public markets first is very important'

It comes after reports that the AI giant and ChatGPT owner is set to file confidentially for an IPO as soon as this week.

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It comes after reports that the AI giant and ChatGPT owner is set to file confidentially for an IPO as soon as this week.

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According to CNBC’s source item, OpenAI takes the lead in AI IPO horse race: ‘Getting to public markets first is very important’, It comes after reports that the AI giant and ChatGPT owner is set to file confidentially for an IPO as soon as this week.

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