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OpenAI Employee Stock Sale Would Value ChatGPT Maker at $500 Billion

By Cade Metz and Natallie Rocha on August 19, 2025

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Employee Stock Sale Would Value ChatGPT Maker at $500 Billion
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