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  "id": 7273250,
  "title": "OpenAI to push IPO plans amid AI safety concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/openai-to-push-ipo-plans-amid-ai-safety-concerns",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-14T07:53:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Silicon Republic",
    "slug": "silicon-republic",
    "url": "https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/openai-to-push-ipo-plans-to-2027-amid-ai-safety-concerns"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has indicated that the company is not planning to go public this year, prioritizing AI safety over an IPO. Despite filing to go public in June, Altman stated that it could be a \"while\" before OpenAI ceases to be a private company. This decision comes amid heightened scrutiny around AI safety, with rivals Anthropic seemingly accelerating their plans. Anthropic aims to raise funds at a valuation of at least $2trn, potentially surpassing SpaceX as the largest public listing in history. The race to develop AI systems has also raised concerns, with former Anthropic researcher accusing both companies of acting irresponsibly. OpenAI's CEO, however, remains committed to the company's profitability, even if the development pace is slowed.",
  "summary": "'Right now would be an ill-advised moment to go public,' Sam Altman said. Read more: OpenAI to push IPO plans amid AI safety concerns",
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        "title": "SoftBank gets upsized US$11.9 billion loan in OpenAI funding push",
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        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Softbank Group stock slides 11% after OpenAI says it will not seek a 2026 IPO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/softbank-group-stock-slides-11-after-openai-says-it-will-not-seek-a",
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        "published": "2026-09-14T06:00:04.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News",
        "title": "SoftBank gets $11.87B loan for OpenAI bet, AI concerns hit shares - report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/softbank-gets-11-87b-loan-for-openai-bet-ai-concerns-hit-shares-report",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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