OpenAI completed a $7 billion employee stock buyback ahead of its possible IPO

OpenAI completed a $7 billion employee stock buyback ahead of its possible IPO.

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OpenAI's IPO Countdown Gets a $7 Billion Boost

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OpenAI completed a $7 billion employee stock buyback ahead of its possible IPO

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OpenAI completes $7 billion employee share sale at $852 billion valuation ahead of potential IPO