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Sam Altman says OpenAI going public in 2026 would be ‘ill-advised’
The Verge • • general
Key Points:
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed there will be no OpenAI IPO in 2026, citing safety concerns and a lack of readiness as key reasons.
- Altman emphasized that going public at this moment would be ill-advised due to ongoing safety challenges in AI development.
- During a 45-minute interview, Altman discussed topics including the Hugging Face hacking incident, recursive self-improvement, and the risks of AI surpassing human control.
- He acknowledged that building an AI beyond human control is "absolutely" possible but pledged to take necessary measures, including pausing training, to mitigate such risks.
- Altman reiterated OpenAI's cautious approach, stating they will pursue an IPO only when they feel fully prepared and safe to do so.
