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OpenAI Raises $122B, Eyes IPO with Unified AI Superapp

The Wire·April 2, 2026

OpenAI has closed a massive $122 billion funding round involving Amazon, Nvidia, Softbank, and Microsoft, preparing for a potential IPO. The company plans to focus on building a unified superapp integrating ChatGPT, Codex, browsing, and other AI agents. OpenAI reports 900 million weekly ChatGPT users and rapid growth in AI usage, highlighting the rise of AI-native companies with high revenue per employee.