OpenAI just took a step closer to going public, potentially setting up 2026 to be a record-breaking year for IPOs — though the company isn’t guaranteeing it’ll conduct an offering anytime soon.

OpenAI is considering drastically lowering the prices it charges users as it seeks to win customers from its rival Anthropic.

"I certainly think there will be ripple effects if they don't go well, like there is no sugar coating ​on that. The SpaceX IPO this week will definitely ​be a leading indicator of how Anthropic or Ope...