OpenAI Says It Filed Paperwork To Go Public

BreakingBusinessBreaking NewsOpenAI Says It Filed Paperwork To Go PublicByZachary Folk,Forbes Staff. I cover breaking news.Follow AuthorJun 08, 2026, 05:46pm EDTToplineOpenAI has confidentially filed an S-1 form for an initial public offering, the company said in a brief statement on Monday, about one week after artificial intelligence rival Anthropic did the same as several of the largest companies in the industry prepare to go public.OpenAI said it has not decided exactly when the IPO would take place.Getty ImagesKey FactsIn a brief statement released on Monday evening, OpenAI said it expected news of the confidential filing to leak, prompting it to announce the filing early.The company said it hasn’t decided when the highly anticipated IPO would take place, warning that “it may be a while because there are things we want to do that are likely easier as a private company.”This is a breaking story and will be updated.Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video