OpenAI resumes employee stock sale program, with Thrive Capital and others set to purchase up to $1 billion

ChainCatcher news, after Sam Altman resumed his role as CEO of OpenAI, the plan for OpenAI to sell employee stock is back on track, with the company's valuation currently at $86 billion. The deal is expected to be completed next month.

In addition, investors led by Thrive Capital will purchase up to $1 billion in stock held by employees or other investors, and may buy more.