OpenAI’s Sam Altman says it would be ‘ill-advised’ to go public in 2026

AITopTools Editorial TeamSeptember 12, 2026

What changed

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says taking the company public in 2026 would be “ill-advised.” Although OpenAI has filed confidentially for an initial public offering, it will not list its shares this year.

What this means for you

People will not be able to buy OpenAI shares on a public stock exchange in 2026. The decision gives the company more time before facing the reporting and investor pressures that come with being publicly traded.

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