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EQUIPEngadget · 1d ago

Sam Altman says OpenAI won't file for IPO this year

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed the company will not pursue an initial public offering during the current calendar year. Altman characterized the present market conditions as an ill-advised time for the artificial intelligence firm to transition to public ownership.

  • 01CEO Sam Altman officially ruled out an OpenAI IPO for the remainder of 2026
  • 02Altman described the current period as an ill-advised moment for the company to go public
  • 03The decision ensures OpenAI remains a private entity for the near-term fiscal outlook

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OpenAI's CEO called it an "ill-advised moment to go public" in an interview with Fortune.