OpenAI CFO and CEO Clash Over IPO Timing as Friar Flags $200 Billion Cash Burn Before Profitability

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar has raised concerns about the company's readiness for a 2026 IPO, clashing with CEO Sam Altman's push for a listing by year-end. Friar flagged $600 billion in cloud server commitments over five years, an estimated $200 billion in spending before reaching cash-flow positive, and potential conflicts from major investors Amazon and NVIDIA also being key suppliers. Friar has been excluded from certain financial discussions and now reports to COO Fidji Simo rather than directly to Altman.