OpenAI shelves 2026 IPO, prioritizing safety

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said there will be no OpenAI IPO in 2026, calling going public at this moment ill-advised due to safety concerns; he also noted it’s absolutely possible to build an AI beyond human control but pledged safeguards, including pausing training if needed, to prevent such risks.
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