Sam Altman says taking OpenAI public now would be ill-advised.
Sam Altman told Fortune that OpenAI will not go public in 2026, citing safety concerns. He said the company still has alignment work to do and would not confirm 2027. He also said OpenAI may soon announce a pact with rivals to slow development.
Why it mattersA listing would hand OpenAI enormous cash and a shareholder demand for speed. Delaying it is the clearest sign yet that the safety talk is costing real money.
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