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OpenAI delays IPO past 2026 citing AI safety concerns

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed the company will not go public in 2026, citing unresolved AI safety issues as the reason.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed the company will not go public in 2026, citing unresolved AI safety issues as the reason. The Verge and multiple international outlets reported Altman's Fortune interview, where he stated the timing would be "ill-advised" given ongoing security work. Simultaneously, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for the AI industry to slow development to allow safety measures to catch up, warning that within six to 12 months uncontrolled systems could pose serious risks. Both leaders' statements received support from figures including Elon Musk, though Le Monde noted Donald Trump criticized calls for slower AI development.

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Outlets largely agree on the facts: Altman postponed the IPO and cited safety. El País frames this as "red code" panic paralyzing tech companies, while others present it more neutrally. Le Monde and El País highlight Trump's contrasting stance—minimizing risks and warning against China—whereas other outlets focus on industry consensus around safety concerns.

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