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OpenAI News 2026 — GPT Releases, Codex, IPO, ChatGPT Updates, and All Announcements

Complete OpenAI hub for 2026: GPT-5.5 and GPT-5.5-Cyber releases, Codex reaching 5 million weekly users, ChatGPT hitting 1 billion monthly active users, OpenAI S-1 IPO filing (June 8, target $830B-$1T), Patch the Planet cybersecurity initiative, Codex pricing (Free through Pro 20x $200/month), and all OpenAI news updated daily.

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OpenAI News 2026 — GPT Releases, Codex, IPO, ChatGPT Updates, and All Announcements

OPENAI IN 2026 — QUICK FACTS

● Current models: GPT-5.5 · GPT-5.5-Cyber · o3 · GPT Image 2
● ChatGPT users: 1 billion monthly active users (June 2026)
● Codex: 5 million weekly users · GA June 2026 · async coding agent
● IPO: Confidential S-1 filed June 8, 2026 · target $830B-$1T valuation
● Key launch June 2026: GPT-5.5-Cyber + Patch the Planet (cybersecurity initiative)

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OpenAI IPO & Business

OpenAI IPO Timeline

Confidential S-1 filed June 8, 2026. Target valuation $830B-$1T. Altman flagged timing may be delayed — "things easier as a private company." No listing date announced. Watch for S-1 going public and roadshow announcements.

OpenAI Hiring 8,000

OpenAI plans to double its workforce to 8,000 employees. See: full analysis

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