OpenAI Rules Out 2026 IPO, Citing AI Safety

OpenAI will not go public in 2026, CEO Sam Altman told Fortune in an interview published Sept. 12, calling a listing 'ill-advised' over AI safety concerns. He said the company feels no pressure to list and must address safety, alignment — ensuring AI acts as intended — and work with governments. A potential trillion-dollar IPO is now a 2027 question.