Sam Altman: News
OpenAI inks controversial deal as Pentagon cuts ties with Anthropic
OpenAI has signed a deal with the US Department of War to deploy its artificial intelligence (AI) models on their classified networks.
Anthropic to sue Pentagon over 'supply chain risk' label
Anthropic has announced its plan to sue the Pentagon over a recent ruling that classifies it as a supply-chain risk.
Pentagon designates Anthropic as 'supply chain risk,' terminates $200M contract
The Pentagon, through Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, designated AI start-up Anthropic as a "Supply Chain Risk" after President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's products.
ChatGPT could soon let adults have 'naughty chats'
OpenAI's popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, may soon get a new feature called "naughty chats."
OpenAI announces 'Frontier Alliance' with consulting giants: How it works
OpenAI is expanding its reach in the enterprise sector by partnering with four of the world's leading consulting firms.
India is rapidly becoming an AI powerhouse, says Sam Altman
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has hailed India as a rapidly emerging AI powerhouse.
AI shouldn't decide war outcomes: OpenAI CEO on military use
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned against the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in making critical military decisions.
Modi unites leaders at AI summit, but Altman-Amodei tension shows
A subtle moment at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi today has sparked a lot of chatter on social media.
OpenAI to open new offices in these Indian cities
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has announced plans to open two new offices in India—one each in Mumbai and Bengaluru.
India AI Summit: Altman, Ambani, and others to speak today
The AI Impact Summit in New Delhi will host a star-studded lineup of global tech and industry leaders today.
Centre extends India AI Impact Summit by a day
The Indian government has announced an extension of the AI Impact Summit 2026 by one day.
Planning to attend India AI Summit? Key points to know
The India AI Impact Summit 2026, a major tech event, kicked off today at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi.
ChatGPT has 100M weekly active users in India: Sam Altman
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has revealed that India is one of the company's largest markets, with a whopping 100 million weekly active ChatGPT users.
India AI Impact Summit begins today: How to watch online
India is gearing up to host the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The five-day event will start today and end on February 20.
OpenAI hires OpenClaw creator to build next-gen AI agents
Peter Steinberger, the mind behind the open-source AI agent OpenClaw, has announced his decision to join OpenAI.
Sam Altman thinks India can become a 'full-stack AI leader'
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has pitched for a 'Democratic AI' approach in India, the world's largest democracy.
AI Impact Summit 2026 begins tomorrow: Know agenda, speakers
The AI Impact Summit 2026 is all set to kick off in New Delhi from February 16.
PM to meet top global CEOs at AI Impact Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet some 40 top CEOs, including OpenAI's Sam Altman, at the upcoming AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
OpenAI sacks policy chief after sexual discrimination complaint
OpenAI has fired Ryan Beiermeister, its Vice President of Product Policy, over allegations of sexual discrimination.
AI Summit rush: Delhi hotel rates soar to ₹32L/night
Delhi is witnessing a major surge in demand for luxury accommodations ahead of the highly-anticipated AI Impact Summit.
Sam Altman criticises Anthropic's ads mocking ChatGPT's ad plans
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has slammed Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) company, for its recent Super Bowl commercials.
Anthropic promises no ads in chatbot conversations
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence (AI) company behind the Claude chatbot, has promised not to introduce advertisements into its conversations.
OpenAI appoints new 'Head of Preparedness' amid legal challenges
OpenAI has appointed Dylan Scandrett as its new Head of Preparedness, a position dedicated to risk mitigation.
Altman calls Moltbook, social network for AI bots, 'passing fad'
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has dismissed the viral AI social network Moltbook as a likely fad. However, he did express support for the underlying technology that allows bots to operate independently.
NVIDIA nearing $20B investment in OpenAI
NVIDIA is close to finalizing a $20 billion investment in OpenAI, according to Reuters.
OpenAI brings vibe coding to Macs with standalone Codex app
OpenAI has launched a dedicated Mac app for its AI coding agent, Codex.
Oracle may cut 30,000 jobs to fund AI data centers
Oracle is reportedly planning to lay off up to 30,000 employees.
NVIDIA is not pausing its $100B investment in OpenAI
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has dismissed recent reports of friction between his company and OpenAI as "nonsense."
xAI v/s OpenAI: Judge hints at dismissal of Musk's lawsuit
A federal judge has indicated that she may dismiss a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up, xAI.
OpenAI's social media app could use biometrics to eliminate bots
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is reportedly working on a new social media platform.
OpenAI in talks with NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon for $60B fundraise
OpenAI is in advanced discussions with tech giants NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Amazon to raise as much as $60 billion, according to The Information.
ChatGPT responses are now powered by Musk's Grokipedia
OpenAI's latest GPT-5.2 model uses Elon Musk's xAI-generated encyclopedia, Grokipedia, as a source for information.
Sam Altman to visit India for AI summit
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman is planning a trip to India in mid-February, according to TechCrunch. This will be his first visit in nearly a year.
OpenAI's 1st device could be a pair of earbuds
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is gearing up to launch its first-ever hardware device in the second half of 2026.
OpenAI in talks to raise $50B from Middle East investors
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) company behind ChatGPT, is looking to raise at least $50 billion in a new funding round.
From AI to Autopilot: What's fueling latest Altman-Musk clash
Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are embroiled in a fresh public spat unfolding on social media platform X.
OpenAI's first gadget to launch this year: What to expect
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is gearing up to launch its first-ever hardware product in the latter half of 2026.
Breaking norms, Sequoia to invest in Anthropic
In a surprising turn of events, Sequoia Capital has decided to invest in Anthropic, the AI start-up behind Claude, according to the Financial Times.
Musk hints at 'mind-blowing' revelations in upcoming OpenAI trial
Elon Musk has hinted at explosive revelations in his lawsuit against OpenAI, the AI company he co-founded. The case is set to go to trial in late April.
OpenAI invests in Sam Altman's brain chip start-up
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) company led by CEO Sam Altman, has invested in his new start-up, Merge Labs.
Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, Microsoft heads to trial
A US District Judge in Oakland, California has denied OpenAI and Microsoft's attempts to dismiss Elon Musk's lawsuit, paving the way for a jury trial scheduled for late April.
OpenAI readies 'Sweetpea' to rival Apple AirPods with AI tech
OpenAI is gearing up to take on Apple's AirPods with its own AI-powered device, codenamed "Sweetpea."
Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI can proceed to trial: US judge
A US judge has ruled that Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI will go to trial.
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."