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OpenAI lets employees cash out another $7 billion in stock

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OpenAI lets employees cash out another $7 billion in stock

The Decoder · Aug 11, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC

OpenAI wrapped up a $7 billion stock buyback, letting current and former employees sell shares at the company's $852 billion valuation. The move is meant to ease pressure on employees waiting for liquidity ahead of a potential IPO. OpenAI ran a similar $6.6 billion sale in October 2025.…