EventBusinessSeptember 12, 2026

Sam Altman says OpenAI IPO in 2026 would be 'ill-advised'

Altman told Fortune that OpenAI will not go public in 2026, saying "right now would be an ill-advised moment to go public" given safety concerns. OpenAI had filed confidentially for an IPO and hired bankers targeting Q3/Q4 2026, but was already leaning toward 2027.

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