OpenAI Investors Challenge $852 Billion Valuation Amid Strategic Pivot

FILE PHOTO: A woman poses for pictures in front of the OpenAI logo at Bharat Mandapam, one of the venues for AI Impact Summit, in New Delhi, India, February 17, 2026. REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra/File Photo

OpenAI's $852 billion valuation is facing questions from its own investors. The artificial intelligence company is reportedly shifting its strategic focus towards the enterprise market. This pivot comes as OpenAI addresses increased competition from rivals like Anthropic and a resurgent Google. Some backers expressed concerns to the Financial Times that these strategic changes could create vulnerabilities. The company is reportedly preparing for a potential initial public offering as early as this year.