OpenAI IPO will not happen in 2026 amid AI safety fears, says Altman
AI agents have recently gone rogue, hacking external systems as safety researchers leave companies over concerns about the technology's risks.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has stated that the company will not go public in 2026, citing safety concerns surrounding artificial intelligence. In an interview with Fortune, Altman expressed his belief that announcing an IPO at this time would be ill-advised, given the current state of AI safety and alignment. Recent warnings from AI safety researchers at rival company Anthropic have fueled calls for new regulations governing AI systems, with lawmakers from both parties expressing alarm over the potential risks of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence.
Despite these concerns, OpenAI was reportedly considering delaying its highly anticipated IPO until next year, according to a June report in The New York Times. However, Altman emphasized that the company is focused on addressing safety and ensuring industry and government collaboration. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has also called for a slower pace of AI development, urging companies to prioritize safety risks over rapid progress.
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