OpenAI says it will not pursue an IPO in 2026

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 7:35 PM UTC

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed that the company will not go public in 2026, according to Fortune. Altman cited the safety situation as making an offering inadvisable at present. The decision delays a potential public listing that had been widely anticipated.

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