OpenAI, the company behind the popular chatbot ChatGPT, is considering delaying its initial public offering (IPO) until 2027 due to market instability and the underwhelming performance of Elon Musk's SpaceX stocks. According to sources close to the situation, OpenAI filed for an IPO about two weeks ago, but has yet to decide on a timeline. The company's consultants have reportedly suggested either proceeding with the IPO in 2026 at a lower valuation or postponing it to achieve the desired $1 trillion valuation, which CEO Sam Altman is pushing for. As of the end of March, OpenAI's valuation stood at $852 billion, although a previous private valuation was reportedly $730 billion. The decision to delay the IPO would allow OpenAI to wait for more favorable market conditions, potentially impacting the company's technical architecture and system design decisions as it continues to grow and expand its operations. This move could have significant implications for the company's engineering trade-offs and overall strategy, as it navigates the challenges of scaling its chatbot technology while pursuing long-term growth and profitability.

Source: Lenta.RU