https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sam-altman-says-openai-won-t-go-public-in-2026-amid-ai-safety-concernsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sam-altman-says-openai-won-t-go-public-in-2026-amid-ai-safety-concernshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sam-altman-says-openai-won-t-go-public-in-2026-amid-ai-safety-concerns#u69282Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:36:04 +0000OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the company will not go public in 2026, citing concerns over AI safety. Altman is calling for a slower pace of industry development to prevent a loss of control over AI systems. He specifically identified the concentration of power and the failure of AI alignment as the two primary risks to the future of the technology. While Altman advocates for a federal AI safety framework, former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon recently warned that AI could kill humanity by the end of the decade.Why it mattersThe decision to delay an initial public offering may provide comp