# Recursive self-improvement

Type: Technology

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-12**: Altman confirms no 2026 IPO — In a Fortune interview, Sam Altman says going public in 2026 would be 'ill-advised' and confirms 'not 2026,' citing AI safety and readiness concerns.
- **2026-06**: NYT reports OpenAI leaning toward 2027 IPO — The New York Times reports OpenAI hired bankers and lawyers targeting a Q3/Q4 2026 listing but was leaning toward 2027 due to tech-stock volatility and financial challenges.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### OpenAI Scraps 2026 IPO: Altman's 'Ill-Advised' Call Pushes Debut to 2027
2026-09-12 21:31:00 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Altman confirms no 2026 listing despite a confidential filing and hired bankers, with NYT reporting a 2027 lean amid tech-stock volatility and financial challenges. The delay removes the year's most anticipated IPO and reframes OpenAI's debut around safety readiness.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/openai-2026-ipo-off-altman-ill-advised

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