Reminder: There is exactly one reason why a company postpones an IPO.
That is: **They wouldn't get the money they expect or need.**
When I read about OpenAI delaying the IPO due to the dangers of AI, I am certain they mean the danger their AI poses to their own quarterly figures (revenue vs. cash burn) they have to publish.
Martin Seeger
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