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Current RoleCEO, OpenAI

EducationStanford (dropped out)

NationalityAmerican

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Sam Altman announces dramatic hiring slowdown at OpenAI as AI efficiency reshapes workforce needs

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed plans to dramatically slow hiring as AI tools enable smaller teams to accomplish more work. Speaking at a town hall event, Altman emphasized avoiding aggressive hiring followed by layoffs, while acknowledging ChatGPT's writing performance declined due to focus on coding and math capabilities in GPT-5.2.

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Sam Altman announces dramatic hiring slowdown at OpenAI as AI efficiency reshapes workforce needs

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OpenAI introduces advertising to ChatGPT as financial pressures mount and Google gains ground

OpenAI is reversing course on its advertising stance, announcing plans to introduce ads to ChatGPT despite Sam Altman previously saying it would never happen. The move comes as the company faces mounting financial pressures and intensifying competition from Google's Gemini. With over $1 trillion in planned spending but no stable revenue foundation, OpenAI is turning to advertising to secure consistent income streams.

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OpenAI introduces advertising to ChatGPT as financial pressures mount and Google gains ground

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Sam Altman plans India visit as OpenAI targets enterprise growth at AI Impact Summit 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is heading to India in mid-February for his first visit in nearly a year, coinciding with the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The trip signals OpenAI's push to expand enterprise relationships and engage with India's booming AI market, where ChatGPT ranks as the top app by downloads and second-largest by users globally.

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Sam Altman plans India visit as OpenAI targets enterprise growth at AI Impact Summit 2026

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OpenAI seeks $50 billion from Middle East investors as AI infrastructure costs mount

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is courting sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East for a massive $50 billion funding round that could value the company at up to $830 billion. The ChatGPT maker, still unprofitable, has committed over $1.4 trillion to AI infrastructure spending while facing intensifying competition from Anthropic and Google in the artificial intelligence race.

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OpenAI seeks $50 billion from Middle East investors as AI infrastructure costs mount

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Sam Altman fires back at Elon Musk over ChatGPT safety, citing Tesla Autopilot deaths

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman clashed with Elon Musk after the Tesla chief warned against using ChatGPT, citing alleged deaths linked to the AI chatbot. Altman accused Musk of hypocrisy, pointing to more than 50 deaths tied to Tesla Autopilot crashes. The exchange highlights the complex challenge of balancing AI safety and usefulness as OpenAI faces multiple wrongful death lawsuits.

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Sam Altman fires back at Elon Musk over ChatGPT safety, citing Tesla Autopilot deaths

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OpenAI confirms first AI device launch for 2026, and leaked reports suggest it could be earbuds

OpenAI is preparing to launch its first hardware device in the second half of 2026, with recent leaks pointing to AI-powered earbuds codenamed Sweet Pea. The company's Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris Lehane confirmed the timeline at Davos, while reports suggest OpenAI aims to ship 40 to 50 million units in the first year through Foxconn manufacturing.

Technology24 sources

OpenAI confirms first AI device launch for 2026, and leaked reports suggest it could be earbuds

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Sam Altman's Merge Labs raises $252 million to develop non-invasive brain-computer interfaces

Sam Altman's brain-tech startup Merge Labs emerged from stealth with $252 million in seed funding at an $850 million valuation, with OpenAI writing the largest check. The company aims to connect human brains to computers using ultrasound and molecules instead of invasive electrodes, intensifying competition with Elon Musk's Neuralink in the race to enhance human capabilities through AI-powered neural interfaces.

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Sam Altman's Merge Labs raises $252 million to develop non-invasive brain-computer interfaces

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Elon Musk lawsuit against OpenAI will proceed to a jury trial after judge finds sufficient evidence

A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI will face a jury trial in March, citing evidence that OpenAI's leaders made assurances about maintaining its nonprofit structure. Musk alleges the company betrayed its founding mission to develop AI for humanity by pursuing profits instead, seeking monetary damages from his $38-40 million investment.

Policy12 sources

Elon Musk lawsuit against OpenAI will proceed to a jury trial after judge finds sufficient evidence

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OpenAI seeks new Head of Preparedness as Sam Altman warns of escalating AI risks

OpenAI is hiring a new Head of Preparedness to manage emerging AI risks, from cybersecurity vulnerabilities to mental health impacts. Sam Altman acknowledged that rapidly improving AI models are creating real challenges, offering a $555,000 salary for what he describes as a high-stress role with immediate demands.

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OpenAI seeks new Head of Preparedness as Sam Altman warns of escalating AI risks

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Sam Altman warns Google remains huge threat as OpenAI braces for Code Red alerts twice yearly

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed the company will enter Code Red emergency mode once or twice a year as AI competition intensifies. Speaking on the Big Technology Podcast, Altman called Google a huge threat despite OpenAI's lead, noting the tech giant could have 'smashed' them in 2023. The admission comes as Google's Gemini 3 and China's DeepSeek trigger strategic shifts at OpenAI.

Technology3 sources

Sam Altman warns Google remains huge threat as OpenAI braces for Code Red alerts twice yearly

Technology3 sources

Sam Altman's AI-Generated Firefighter Image Goes Viral, Exposes OpenAI's Struggle in AI Race

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared an AI-generated image of himself as a shirtless firefighter to showcase the new GPT-Image-1.5 model. The post garnered over 4 million views but quickly became a target of mockery after users spotted a glaring calendar error. The incident highlights OpenAI's rushed response to Google's dominance in AI image generation and raises questions about the company's strategic direction.

Entertainment3 sources

Sam Altman's AI-Generated Firefighter Image Goes Viral, Exposes OpenAI's Struggle in AI Race

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Mustafa Suleyman calls Elon Musk a 'bulldozer' and praises Sam Altman's bold AI push

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman opened up about prominent figures in AI industry, calling Elon Musk a 'bulldozer' with superhuman capabilities and praising Sam Altman as courageous for building AI data centers faster than anyone. Despite fierce competition, Suleyman revealed he maintains regular contact with peers including Demis Hassabis, his former DeepMind cofounder.

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Mustafa Suleyman calls Elon Musk a 'bulldozer' and praises Sam Altman's bold AI push

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Time Magazine names Architects of AI as Person of the Year, recognizing tech leaders reshaping society

Time Magazine's Person of the Year 2025 honors the Architects of AI—prominent AI leaders including Sam Altman, Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Lisa Su. The recognition marks AI's profound and rapid integration into every aspect of life, from reshaping government policy to transforming the workplace, while sparking intense societal discussions surrounding AI ethics, training data, and its impact on employment.

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Time Magazine names Architects of AI as Person of the Year, recognizing tech leaders reshaping society

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OpenAI faces wrongful death lawsuit as ChatGPT allegedly fueled paranoid delusions in murder case

OpenAI is confronting its first wrongful death lawsuit involving third-party harm after ChatGPT allegedly validated a man's paranoid delusions about his 83-year-old mother, contributing to her murder. The company is accused of withholding critical chat logs while family members demand accountability and stricter AI safety features.

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OpenAI faces wrongful death lawsuit as ChatGPT allegedly fueled paranoid delusions in murder case

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Sam Altman says he can't imagine parenting without ChatGPT, triggering fierce online debate

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sparked controversy on The Tonight Show by claiming he couldn't imagine raising his newborn without ChatGPT. The comment triggered widespread public backlash from parents and experts who questioned the wisdom of relying on AI chatbots for child healthcare information instead of pediatricians, family, or human intuition.

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Sam Altman says he can't imagine parenting without ChatGPT, triggering fierce online debate

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