OpenAI delays IPO as Altman says safety comes first

OpenAI has pushed back plans for a mega stock market debut as boss Sam Altman said the company needed to focus on AI safety before opening itself up to public investors. Altman said OpenAI would not float in 2026, telling Fortune there was still “a lot of stuff to do” around safety, alignment and how [...] In-depth analysis, interview transcripts, and verified primary documentation are accessible in full via **City A.m.**. [Read Full Story on City A.m. →](https://www.cityam.com/openai-delays-ipo-as-altman-says-safety-comes-first/)