Of course. If they proceeded in the current environment they wouldn’t raise/make as much money. New strategy seems to be - appear to be taking action to make things safer, hope that calms the situation, and carry on in the background anyway…
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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OpenAI IPO will not happen in 2026 amid AI safety fears, Sam Altman says
OpenAI’s decision comes after dire warnings about rapidly progressing technology and lawmakers’ calls for new rules