Sam Altman confirms OpenAI won't go public this year saying "given everything happening with safety, right now would be an ill-advised moment to go public" (Jason Ma/Fortune)

OpenAI is taking a 2026 IPO off the table while safety work takes priority.

Altman told Fortune the timing would be “ill-advised” given current safety concerns. He said OpenAI does not feel pressure to rush a listing. Fortune’s note frames the decision as a delay for one of Wall Street’s most anticipated IPOs. Techmeme's note