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OpenAI Hits Half a Trillion Dollar Valuation: A Deep Dive into the AI Stupacorn Boom

The Rise of OpenAI's Valuation

In recent news, OpenAI has officially entered the exclusive "half-trillion-dollar" club following a record-breaking secondary share sale totaling $6.6 billion. This transaction, which allowed current and former employees to sell their stock, solidifies OpenAI's valuation at an astonishing $500 billion. This milestone was announced through CNBC, highlighting the company's continued growth and investor confidence despite the complex and often opaque nature of startup valuations in the tech sector.