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OpenAI investors question $852bn valuation as strategy shifts

$852B. That's OpenAI's new valuation—and investors are asking if Altman's strategy shift justifies it.

Reporting by Financial Times Technology 1 min brief
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Why it matters

OpenAI's valuation has decoupled from competitive reality as Anthropic gains ground on core capabilities. Investor skepticism signals a potential recalibration of AI startup valuations tied to actual model performance, not hype.

The key facts

6 to know

  1. OpenAI valuation: $852B

  2. Investor concerns over valuation justification

  3. Sam Altman strategy shift underway

  4. Anthropic testing early lead in capability race

  5. Competitive pressure from Anthropic on core metrics

  6. Published April 14, 2026 (recent)

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Publisher excerpt: Chief executive Sam Altman refocuses AI company as Anthropic tests its early lead
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