Sam Altman rules out OpenAI IPO for 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated in a Fortune interview that the company will not pursue an IPO in 2026, citing the need for further progress on AI safety and alignment. Altman emphasized that the company is under no pressure to list and intends to wait until both the business and the broader regulatory environment are prepared. He also noted that OpenAI is open to collaborating with other AI firms to potentially slow development for safety reasons, a move supported by the company's unique non-profit and for-profit hybrid structure. Previous reports suggested a potential 2027 timeline for the public offering.