# OpenAI 'will be a public company in 2027' or sooner, CFO Friar tells employees

> Source: <https://www.machinebrief.com/news/openai-will-be-a-public-company-in-2027-or-sooner-cfo-friar-ppsw>
> Published: 2026-08-19 19:31:38+00:00

Home/NewsOpenAI 'will be a public company in 2027' or sooner, CFO Friar tells employeesAugust 19, 2026Source: CNBC TechnologyShare:Share this article:Get AI news in your inboxDaily digest of what matters in AI.Subscribe