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OpenAI Weighs IPO in 2027 | Bloomberg Tech 6/26/2026

2026-06-26 · 12 company · 6 thematic

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Leads Nvidia's robotics platform (Isaac, Omniverse); argues physical AI breakthrough depends on onboard 'brain' not hardware.

anthony

Covers IPO market, investment banks, and private company financings for Bloomberg.

ed ludlow

Ed Ludlow hosts Bloomberg Tech from San Francisco, covering technology, finance, and innovation with a focus on AI, semiconductors, and venture capital.

terry

Leads research and coverage of the smartphone handset market; forecasted Apple iPhone price hikes prior to announcement.

robert schiffman

Leads corporate credit research; analyzed SpaceX bond offering, investment-grade credit dynamics, and mega-cap tech capex funding.

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