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

Altman told Fortune that OpenAI will not go public in 2026, saying "given everything happening with safety, right now would be an ill-advised moment." OpenAI had filed confidentially for an IPO and hired bankers targeting Q3/Q4 2026, but the NYT reported in June it was leaning toward 2027.
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- Sep 12
OpenAI IPO Won’t Happen Until 2027, Sam Altman Tells Fortunebloomberg.com
OpenAI’s Sam Altman says it would be ‘ill-advised’ to go public in 2026techcrunch.com
Sam Altman says OpenAI going public in 2026 would be ‘ill-advised’theverge.com
OpenAI is Delaying Its IPO and Will Not Go Public This Year, Given Current AI Safety Concerns
- Sep 13
- Sep 14
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