Sam Altman, chief executive of OpenAI, stated Tuesday that the company will not pursue an initial public offering until it can make confident safety claims about its models. Speaking during a Q&A with reporters following his DevDay keynote, Altman indicated there is no firm timeline for a public listing. He explained that as the company's models surge forward in capability, the organization must be able to guarantee their safety before going public. Altman noted that waiting too long for an IPO would be bad for the world. This balances the need for safety assurances against the necessity of continued progress. These comments follow months of controversy regarding whether OpenAI and its rivals can manage their technological advancements safely.