2026-06-09
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OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, confidentially filed for an initial public offering.
In March, the AI lab closed a funding round to raise $122 billion at an $852 billion valuation.
The Giga IPO follows filings by Anthropic, a rival AI company, and SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocketry firm.
Sam Altman, OpenAI's boss, fended off a legal challenge from Mr. Musk last month, clearing a hurdle to a public listing.
Israel and Iran agreed to halt strikes, but threatened to retaliate if attacks resumed.
Donald Trump said peace negotiations were proceeding and that a naval blockade remained in place.