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The vibes are off at OpenAI
$852B valuation. Yet insiders say 'the vibes are off' at OpenAI—and they might be right.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
OpenAI's internal instability—executive reshuffles, killed projects, departures—threatens its market dominance despite record funding. This signals deeper strategic or cultural fractures that could reshape the AI leadership landscape.
The key facts
7 to know$122 billion funding round closed
$852 billion post-money valuation
Potential IPO planned for 2026
Multiple executive reshufflings reported
Discontinued projects underway
Internal stability concerns despite market dominance
Controversies began early 2026
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Publisher excerpt: OpenAI is in a relatively precarious position. The company is and has been a funding behemoth - just over a week ago, it closed $122 billion in funding at a post-money valuation of $852 billion. It's potentially planning for an IPO later this year. ChatGPT's longtime lead in consumer-facing AI led…