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OpenAI IPO looks like a no-go: Sam Altman is discussing a new round of VC funding valuing the company at $1.2 trillion

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OpenAI IPO looks like a no-go: Sam Altman is discussing a new round of VC funding valuing the company at $1.2 trillionWorldPing
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  • Reported by Fortune and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:28:35 UTC.

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