OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that while the company has confidentially filed for an IPO, he believes a listing in 2026 would be "unwise" given current safety concerns and the significant work still ahead for the company. Altman emphasized that OpenAI would only go public when its business and technology are ready for society. Previously, The New York Times reported that OpenAI had planned to go public in the third or fourth quarter of 2026 but was leaning towards 2027 due to tech stock volatility and financial challenges.