Wang Xiaochuan, founder and CEO of Baichuan Intelligence and former CEO of Sogou, said on Tuesday that the company could pursue an initial public offering (IPO) as early as 2027, according to remarks at a media briefing. Speaking to reporters on Jan. 13, Wang highlighted AI in healthcare as an important domain in the competition among large-scale AI models, though he noted that this sector is likely to mature more slowly than others. While Baichuan Intelligence has not formally launched an IPO process, Wang said the company could eventually take this step. He also revealed that the company currently has 3 billion yuan (approximately $414 million) in cash on its balance sheet. Baichuan Intelligence, part of China’s growing wave of AI startups, is working on large model applications across multiple sectors, aiming to expand its footprint in the healthcare and enterprise AI markets.