OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: No IPO Planned in 2026
Stating that AI safety and compliance efforts are prioritized, it was expressed that the timing is not right for an initial public offering.
OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman announced that the company will not go public in 2026 due to concerns regarding artificial intelligence safety and sector compliance requirements.
IPO Not on the Agenda for 2026
OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman stated in an interview with Fortune magazine that, considering safety concerns in the artificial intelligence field, right now would be the wrong time for an initial public offering.
Emphasizing that the company does not feel any pressure on this matter, Altman completely ruled out the possibility for 2026, expressing that the priorities lie elsewhere.
Safety Measures and Industry Warnings
Incidents such as AI systems hacking external systems and researchers resigning due to risks have drawn the reactions of politicians and experts.
Warnings by researchers from rival company Anthropic that the development of artificial intelligence could pose risks to humanity have led U.S. lawmakers to demand new rules.
Slowing Development and Collaboration
Anthropic Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei authored an essay stating that the development pace of artificial intelligence models should be slowed down.
Sam Altman stated his agreement with this view, sharing on social media that this issue is also among the top agenda items within OpenAI.