OpenAI’s Sam Altman says it would be ‘ill-advised’ to go public in 2026
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OpenAI has filed confidentially for an initial public offering and will not go public in 2026, says CEO Sam Altman.
He explains that the company is not rushing its IPO but is waiting until operations are ready and conditions are favorable — particularly given security concerns around AI. The New York Times reported in June that OpenAI originally planned an IPO for the third or fourth quarter of 2026, but is now leaning toward 2027 due to volatility in the technology market.
I actually think that given everything happening with safety, right now would be an ill-advised moment to go public.
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