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Why OpenAI’s Sam Altman says an IPO isn’t in the cards this year

Why OpenAI’s Sam Altman says an IPO isn’t in the cards this year
MarketWatch Saturday 12 September 2026, 21:50 UTC By Emily Bary 1 min read
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Concerns about AI safety have ramped up, and OpenAI’s CEO says now would be an ‘ill-advised’ time for the ChatGPT creator to go public

Concerns about AI safety have ramped up, and OpenAI’s CEO says now would be an ‘ill-advised’ time for the ChatGPT creator to go public
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