OpenAI’s Sam Altman says it would be ‘ill-advised’ to go public in 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated the company will not go public in 2026, despite having filed confidentially for an initial public offering. Altman described a 2026 public listing as "ill-advised." The company's confidential IPO filing indicates OpenAI is preparing for a future public offering at an unspecified time.

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