OpenAI IPO will not happen in 2026 amid AI safety fears, Sam Altman says
OpenAI’s decision comes after dire warnings about rapidly progressing technology and lawmakers’ calls for new rules OpenAI will not go public in 2026, Sam Altman said in a Fortune interview published on Saturday, citing safety concerns over artificial intelligence . “I actually think that, given everything happening with safety, right now would be an ill-advised moment to go public, and we don’t…
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has stated in a Fortune interview that the company will not go public in 2026 due to concerns over artificial intelligence safety. This decision follows dire warnings from researchers about rapidly advancing technology and its potential to lead to human extinction. US lawmakers are also pushing for new regulations to govern AI systems, following instances of rogue AI agents causing harm.
Both Democrats and Republicans have shown alarm and called for action. OpenAI was reportedly considering delaying its highly anticipated IPO, valued at potentially $1 trillion, until the following year. When asked about 2026 being off the table in favor of 2027, Altman confirmed that 2026 is not a viable option, emphasizing the need to address safety and alignment issues in the industry.
Anthropic's CEO, Dario Amodei, has also called for a more deliberate approach to AI development, urging companies to slow down the pace of capability improvements. Despite safety concerns, Anthropic plans to initiate its IPO in mid-October at the earliest, before the US midterm elections in November.
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