OpenAI CFO raises concerns over Sam Altman’s IPO dreams in 2026: Here’s what she reportedly stated

OpenAI’s Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar has expressed serious doubts about CEO Sam Altman’s plan to take the company public as early as the fourth quarter of 2026, according to a report by The Information.

Friar reportedly told colleagues that OpenAI may not be organisationally or procedurally ready for a public listing by late 2026. She added that massive groundwork is still needed in compliance, reporting systems, and internal processes to meet the rigorous demands of public markets.