OpenAI IPO won't happen this year, says Sam Altman

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Sam Altman tells Fortune that OpenAI will not pursue an IPO this year, citing ongoing safety concerns as a reason to delay going public. He explains that launching a public offering amid intense regulatory scrutiny and internal risk‑management work would be ill‑advised. Consequently, investors watch for continued private funding rounds, while the broader AI sector anticipates delayed market valuation impacts.