OpenAI Founder Sam Altman: Company Will Not Go Public This Year

OpenAI founder Sam Altman stated that the company will not pursue an IPO this year, citing significant safety work that remains to be completed. Altman noted that 2026 is also not the right time for a public offering. This announcement comes amid growing concerns regarding the potential risks of artificial intelligence, following warnings from an Anthropic employee and recent comments from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei suggesting that AI development may need to slow down.