OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar has told employees the company will be a public company in 2027 or sooner, according to CNBC.
Key facts
- OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar told employees the company will go public in 2027 or sooner, according to CNBC.
- The comments were reported by CNBC on 19 August 2026.
- OpenAI is the maker of ChatGPT.
OpenAI’s chief financial officer, Sarah Friar, has told employees that the artificial intelligence company will become publicly traded in 2027 or sooner, according to CNBC.
The remarks were reported by CNBC on 19 August 2026. It is not yet known when a formal listing process would begin, and OpenAI has not published details of any offering.
OpenAI is the maker of ChatGPT. The company has not publicly confirmed further specifics of the timeline beyond the CFO’s reported comments.
Why it matters
According to CNBC, the CFO's comments offer a timeline for a potential stock market debut by OpenAI. Further details of any offering have not been disclosed.
Frequently asked questions
When will OpenAI go public?
According to CNBC, OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar told employees the company will be a public company in 2027 or sooner.
Who is OpenAI's CFO?
Sarah Friar is OpenAI's chief financial officer, according to CNBC.
Where was this timeline reported?
The timeline was reported by CNBC on August 19, 2026.