Sam Altman says OpenAI going public in 2026 would be ‘ill-advised’

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that an IPO in 2026 would be "ill-advised" due to ongoing safety concerns, emphasizing that the company is not rushing to go public. During an interview, Altman also discussed the potential for AI to become uncontrollable, acknowledging it as "absolutely" possible, but affirmed OpenAI's commitment to taking preventative measures, including pausing training, to mitigate such risks for humanity.

Altman's statement moves the timeline for a potential OpenAI IPO from a previously speculated 2026 to an undefined future date, unlike earlier reports.