
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company will not go public this year, according to CoinDesk, citing comments he made to Fortune. Altman said that, given the issues currently surrounding safety, pursuing an initial public offering now would be an ill-advised decision. His remarks indicate that OpenAI does not plan to proceed with an IPO during 2026. The statement addresses the timing of a potential listing but does not provide a new timetable for when an offering could take place. OpenAI’s position is relevant to markets monitoring the artificial-intelligence sector and companies associated with the technology, although Altman did not discuss any specific transaction plans beyond ruling out an IPO this year.