OpenAI: Sam Altman Rules Out IPO in 2026
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Sam Altman states that OpenAI does not plan to go public in 2026, considering the timing inappropriate due to security concerns. This position contrasts with press reports suggesting preparations for 2026 and a possible listing in 2027.
2026-2027 Scenarios Reported by Financial Press
In June, the New York Times reported that OpenAI had engaged bankers and lawyers to prepare for an IPO in the third or fourth quarter of 2026. According to the newspaper, however, the company was leaning towards 2027, citing the volatility of tech stocks and the financial challenges specific to OpenAI.
Sam Altman Excludes 2026 and Delays IPO
Sam Altman stated that OpenAI's IPO would not take place in 2026. He clarified that the company is not rushing towards a listing and that it would be unwise to go public at this time, due to security issues. He added that OpenAI would only launch an IPO when both the company and society are ready to face this technology.
Tense Interview and Confidential Filing Already Made
These statements were made during an interview with Alyson Shontell, editor-in-chief of Fortune, where Sam Altman was asked about the pressure OpenAI feels to act quickly, particularly after the OpenAI-HuggingFace hack and in the context of ongoing debates about AI safety. OpenAI has already filed a confidential application for an IPO, but Altman confirmed that the company would not go public this year.
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