Will OpenAI step down after it goes public? Altman says he is not suitable to be CEO
Media reports that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in a recent interview that although the company is promoting a trillion-dollar computing infrastructure investment plan, he is cautious about continuing to serve as CEO after listing. Altman admitted that although he was leading a number of strategic projects, he believed that he lacked the core management qualities and market sensitivity required by the CEO of a listed company, and emphasized that leaders of listed companies must have the comprehensive ability to deal with complex investor relations and regulatory environments, and he may not be the best candidate.
Foreign media disclosed that OpenAI plans to invest heavily in building computing infrastructure in the next few years and support expansion through innovative financial tools, a move aimed at consolidating its global leadership in artificial intelligence. When asked about the possibility of listing, Altman admitted that this was a potential development path, but reiterated the problem of leadership role adaptability: "I am sure the company will eventually go public, but I am not sure if I am suitable for the OpenAI after listing."