OpenAI’s IPO plan tests CEO-CFO alignment
Bloomberg/WSJ/The Information have reported tension between OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and CFO Sarah Friar over IPO timing and whether the company has enough capital to cover massive compute costs. OpenAI publicly denies a rift, saying Altman and Friar are aligned as they pursue a potential 2026 IPO valued in the trillions. The allegations underscore governance and funding questions that can shape OpenAI’s readiness for a blockbuster public listing.