Sam Altman confirms OpenAI won’t go public this year, saying an IPO now would come at an ‘ill-advised moment’ given AI safety concerns

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has confirmed that the company will not be going public this year, stating that an initial public offering (IPO) at this time would be an "ill-advised moment." This decision is attributed to ongoing AI safety concerns. Wall Street will therefore have to wait for one of the most highly anticipated IPOs, as Altman indicated the company will not pursue it in 2026.