# OpenAI delays IPO over AI safety concerns

https://mins.news/en/item/80817

- Ars Technica, 2026-09-30 14:06 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/09/openai-delays-ipo-over-ai-safety-concerns/

> OpenAI will hold off on going public until it can make safety decisions with confidence, CEO Sam Altman said. Facing a new lawsuit alleging its tools hacked a third party, Altman said the company would prioritize its mission and safety rather than rush toward an IPO as AI capabilities advance rapidly.

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