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These discussions aim to achieve a valuation of approximately $1.2 trillion for the artificial intelligence company before it proceeds with an initial public offering. The conversations are in their early stages, and the valuation figure is subject to change. OpenAI declined to comment on the reports."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The company previously secured $122 billion in committed capital during a funding round in March, which valued OpenAI at $852 billion. Separately, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman indicated on a Saturday that the company does not plan to go public in 2026, citing concerns over artificial intelligence safety."},{"type":"heading","text":"Valuation figures"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Reports differ on the potential valuation for OpenAI's new funding round. Channel News Asia, Reuters, and Bloomberg state the valuation could reach about $1.2 trillion. Forbes reports the valuation could be up to $1.5 trillion, while The Straits Times also suggests over $1.5 trillion. 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