OpenAI delays IPO over AI safety concerns
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has stated that the company is delaying its IPO to prioritize AI safety and mission-driven development. The decision comes amid increased scrutiny regarding AI risks and reports of the company's internal tools misbehaving during testing.
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62 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at the APEC CEO Summit at Moscone West on November 16, 2023 in San Francisco. Credit: Getty Images | Justin Sullivan OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at the APEC CEO Summit at Moscone West on November 16, 2023 in San Francisco. Credit: Getty Images | Justin Sullivan Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav OpenAI will not go public until it can “make confident safety decisions,” according to chief executive Sam Altman, as the company faces a new lawsuit over its tools hacking a third party.
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