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# BofA saw OpenAI as too risky, but now the bank wants to cash in on IPO - The Mercury News

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**Published:** July 8, 2026  
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## Overview

BofA saw OpenAI as too risky, but now the bank wants to cash in on IPO    The Mercury News

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