OpenAI CFO Outlines Milestones on the Road to an IPO

Speaking at a major European tech conference today, OpenAI’s CFO Sarah Friar highlighted how the company’s switch to a public-benefit corporation lays the groundwork for a potential stock market debut—pending favorable market conditions and internal readiness. She pointed out that Microsoft’s landmark $13 billion investment demonstrates strong support for OpenAI’s growth ambitions. Friar also shared plans to expand OpenAI’s data-center capacity toward 10 gigawatts, a build-out that could require up to $500 billion in total funding. As OpenAI refines its corporate structure and infrastructure roadmap, investors will be watching closely for the right moment to go public.