Sam Altman: News
OpenAI looks for executive to oversee AI safety and preparedness
OpenAI is looking for a "Head of Preparedness," a position dedicated to identifying and mitigating the potential risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
OpenAI's paid products now more profitable
OpenAI has improved the compute margins of its paid products this year, according to a report by The Information.
AI's next big leap will be in memory, not reasoning
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has said that the next major advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) will come from improved memory capabilities rather than enhanced reasoning skills.
ChatGPT now creates personalized Christmas videos with just an emoji
OpenAI's ChatGPT has added a unique feature for the holiday season.
OpenAI's communications chief resigns amid ongoing leadership churn
OpenAI's Chief Communications Officer (CCO), Hannah Wong, has announced her decision to leave the company in January 2026.
Microsoft AI chief calls Musk a 'bulldozer,' Sam Altman 'courageous'
Mustafa Suleyman, the head of Microsoft's AI division, has shared his views on some of the most influential figures in the tech industry.
World launches 'super app' with crypto pay, encrypted chat
World, the biometric ID verification project co-founded by Sam Altman, has launched an updated version of its app.
Disney invests $1B in OpenAI, licenses its characters for Sora
Disney has announced a massive $1 billion investment in OpenAI.
OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.2 soon after declaring 'code red' warning
Just a month after the launch of GPT-5.1, OpenAI has unveiled the next-gen model, GPT-5.2, for its popular chatbot service.
No ads in ChatGPT, OpenAI executive confirms amid user concerns
OpenAI has denied the rumors of testing advertisements inside its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT.
OpenAI acquires Neptune to boost AI model training capabilities
OpenAI has announced its acquisition of Neptune, a start-up specializing in tools for tracking AI model training.
OpenAI readies 'Garlic' AI model to rival Google Gemini 3
OpenAI is said to be working on a new large language model (LLM) codenamed "Garlic."
OpenAI declares 'code red' for ChatGPT as Google's Gemini advances
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has declared a "code red" effort to improve ChatGPT, an internal memo seen by The Wall Street Journal revealed.
OpenAI denies liability in teen's suicide, says ChatGPT was 'misused'
OpenAI has denied responsibility for the death of a teenager who died by suicide after months of conversations with its chatbot, ChatGPT.
Why Salesforce's CEO has switched from ChatGPT to Gemini 3
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has announced his switch from OpenAI's ChatGPT to Google's latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini 3.
OpenAI's AI device to be more calm, peaceful than iPhone
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has shared that the company's forthcoming artificial intelligence (AI) hardware will offer a calmer, more serene experience compared with the iPhone.
Sam Altman's blockchain start-up demands employees work weekends 'for humanity'
Sam Altman-backed blockchain start-up, Tools for Humanity, has come under fire for its extreme work culture.
Why ex-Harvard president Larry Summers has resigned from OpenAI board
Former United States Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has resigned from the board of directors at OpenAI.
Ads on ChatGPT could be built around shopping intent
OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, is reportedly considering introducing advertisements as a new revenue stream.
What is Kosmos, and why is Sam Altman praising it?
OpenAI chief Sam Altman has praised the development of Kosmos, a next-generation AI scientist from Future House.
ChatGPT won't add em dashes forcefully in your writing anymore
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has announced a small but happy win in ChatGPT's behavior.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.1, a smarter and more conversational AI model
OpenAI has unveiled a major upgrade in its GPT-5 series with the launch of GPT-5.1.
Intel loses AI chief Sachin Katti to OpenAI
Sachin Katti, Intel's Chief Technology and Artificial Intelligence Officer, is leaving the company to join OpenAI.
Musk slams Microsoft's OpenAI support as 'insanely suicidal'
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has criticized Microsoft's support for OpenAI as "insanely suicidal."
Sam Altman served legal notice during event in San Francisco
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman was served a legal notice while speaking at an event in San Francisco.
Families sue OpenAI, claim ChatGPT led to suicides and delusions
OpenAI is facing as many as seven lawsuits, alleging that its AI model, ChatGPT, has contributed to suicides and psychological harm.
Sutskever's testimony reveals why Altman was abruptly ousted from OpenAI
Sam Altman's brief removal as CEO of OpenAI in November 2023, was a major shocker.
OpenAI inks $38B deal with Amazon for AI compute
OpenAI has signed a massive seven-year, $38 billion deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to access the cloud computing resources needed for its advanced AI tools.
Sam Altman eyes refund after waiting 7-years for Tesla Roadster
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has requested a refund on his reservation for the much-anticipated Tesla Roadster.
OpenAI plans $60B IPO, aims for a whopping $1T valuation
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) company behind ChatGPT, is preparing for a massive initial public offering (IPO). The move could value the company at as much as $1 trillion.
Microsoft takes 27 % stake in OpenAI, worth $135B
Microsoft and OpenAI have announced a major restructuring of their long-standing artificial intelligence (AI) partnership.
OpenAI shall have a 'legitimate AI researcher' by 2028
OpenAI is making rapid strides in deep learning, with its models increasingly capable of tackling complex tasks at a faster pace.
Over 1M people talk to ChatGPT about suicide every week
OpenAI has released new data showing that a significant number of ChatGPT users are discussing mental health issues with the AI chatbot.
Unlike OpenAI, Microsoft won't build AI tools for erotic content
Microsoft has made it clear that it will not develop artificial intelligence (AI) tools for adult or erotic content.
'Ban AGI now': 1,000+ public figures warn of AI disaster
Over 1,000 prominent personalities, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, have called for an interim ban on the development of artificial intelligence (AI) superintelligence.
OpenAI launches Atlas, an AI browser powered by ChatGPT
OpenAI has launched a new AI-powered web browser called 'ChatGPT Atlas.' The innovative tool is built around conversational AI and integrates ChatGPT as its main interface for web navigation and interaction.
OpenAI forms new advisory council to address AI risks
OpenAI has announced the formation of a new advisory council, the Expert Council on Well-being and AI. The group is dedicated to ensuring the mental and emotional well-being of its users.
ChatGPT will soon let verified adults to have erotic conversations
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced that the company will soon relax some of ChatGPT's safety restrictions.
OpenAI partners with Broadcom to develop custom AI processors
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has announced a partnership with chip giant Broadcom.
'OpenAI built on a lie': Musk criticizes ChatGPT maker again
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has launched another attack on OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.
Sam Altman hints at more multi-billion-dollar deals after AMD partnership
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has hinted at more multi-billion-dollar deals in the pipeline.
OpenAI enhances developer tools with GPT-5 Pro and Sora models
OpenAI has announced a series of new API updates at its Dev Day event. The highlights include the launch of GPT-5 Pro, the company's latest language model, and Sora 2, an advanced video generation model.
ChatGPT now has over 800M weekly active users
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced that ChatGPT has crossed the milestone of 800 million weekly active users.
OpenAI introduces new toolkit to help you build AI agents
OpenAI has launched AgentKit, a new toolkit for creating and deploying artificial intelligence (AI) agents.
OpenAI now lets you chat with third-party apps within ChatGPT
At the recently concluded DevDay event, OpenAI has announced a new feature that lets users interact with third-party apps directly within ChatGPT.
OpenAI could soon bring Disney, Marvel characters to Sora videos
OpenAI is gearing up to introduce collaborations with fictional characters on its Sora platform.
AMD shares surge 25% on chip supply deal with OpenAI
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has signed a multi-year deal to supply artificial intelligence (AI) chips to OpenAI.
OpenAI and Jony Ive's AI device delayed over technical issues
OpenAI's highly anticipated AI device, a collaboration with Apple's former design chief Jony Ive, could be delayed due to technical issues.
OpenAI's DevDay 2025 is on October 6: What to expect
OpenAI is all set to host its third annual developer conference, DevDay 2025, on October 6.
OpenAI denies poaching xAI staff, labels Musk's lawsuit groundless
OpenAI is seeking to have a lawsuit from Elon Musk's AI start-up, xAI, dismissed, claiming it is an attempt to distract from xAI's own failures.
Semiconductor sector gains $200B as AI boom drives tech rally
The global semiconductor industry has witnessed a massive surge in its market capitalization, adding over $200 billion in value.
Why employees are divided over OpenAI's social media app
OpenAI's recent launch of a social media app, Sora, has sparked mixed reactions among its current and former researchers.
OpenAI's Pulse feature makes ChatGPT your morning briefing assistant
OpenAI has introduced a new feature, called Pulse, into its ChatGPT platform. The innovative tool is designed to generate personalized reports while you sleep, giving you a head start on your day.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman selling his Hawaii mansion for $49M
Sam Altman, the co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, has put his oceanfront mansion on Hawaii's Big Island up for sale at a whopping price of $49 million.
ChatGPT Go plan doubles Indian subscribers in just one month
OpenAI's affordable subscription plan, ChatGPT Go, has witnessed a massive surge in user adoption since its launch in India on August 19.