OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that the company hopes to navigate through a period of heightened concerns over artificial intelligence safety without the pressures of being a newly public company, believing that investors will remain patient regarding the company's IPO plans. In an interview on Tuesday, Altman mentioned that the company is 'adjusting' to the new levels of AI capabilities and additional safety requirements. He said, 'We want to get our footing, understand how to operate in these new ways, and make decisions without the pressures of being a newly public company.'
