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OpenAI’s IPO wait grows longer as AI safety fears mount

Fortune Sheryl Estrada ● Covered by 13 sources

OpenAI delayed its planned IPO amid growing AI safety and alignment concerns, with CEO Sam Altman saying going public in 2026 would be a bad move. The IPO timing was pushed to “not 2026,” with a potential debut in 2027 or later. As a result, OpenAI’s market debut is further deferred while its CFO continues public-company preparations and the company expands products and enterprise revenue efforts.

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CEO Sam Altman tells Fortune the company won't rush to go public.

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