👀 FT: OpenAI Considers Funding Round at $1.2 Trillion Valuation Ahead of IPO 🔹 OpenAI has held preliminary discussions with major investors regarding a new private funding round. If completed, the deal could boost the company's valuation to approximately $1.2 trillion, according to a report by the Financial Times citing sources familiar with the matter. 🔹 Journalists highlighted that the new round would allow the company to capitalize on surging demand for its technology following the launch of its latest artificial intelligence models. 🔹 However, negotiations remain at an early stage, and the proposed valuation could change in the coming months, according to reports. 🔹 According to an FT source, the decision on holding a private round and its timing will depend on when OpenAI decides to go public. Notably, the discussions were initiated by investors rather than OpenAI itself.