Sam Altman: News
16 Apr 2024
ChatGPTOpenAI enters Asia with its first office in Japan
OpenAI, a leading player in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, has expanded its global footprint by opening its first Asian office in Tokyo, Japan.
12 Apr 2024
OpenAIOpenAI severs ties with two researchers amid confidentiality issues
OpenAI, the organization behind AI chatbot ChatGPT, has reportedly parted ways with two of its researchers for leaking data.
06 Apr 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningSam Altman and ex-Apple designer team up for AI device
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and ex-Apple design expert Jony Ive, have officially announced their collaboration on a unique artificial intelligence device.
02 Apr 2024
MicrosoftSam Altman cedes control of OpenAI's start-up fund
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has officially transferred control of the 'OpenAI Startup Fund' to Ian Hathaway.
27 Mar 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningNuclear fusion necessary to meet AI's energy needs: Sam Altman
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a voracious consumer of energy, potentially leading to a surge in electricity demand that could put pressure on our power grid.
09 Mar 2024
OpenAIAltman retakes OpenAI board seat after investigation into sudden firing
Sam Altman, OpenAI's CEO, has been cleared of any misconduct after a thorough investigation by law firm WilmerHale.
06 Mar 2024
Elon MuskElon Musk wanted 'absolute control' of the company: OpenAI
OpenAI co-founders Greg Brockman, Ilya Sutskever, John Schulman, Sam Altman, and Wojciech Zaremba have responded to Elon Musk's lawsuit in a blog post.
03 Mar 2024
OpenAISam Altman's net worth crosses $2B; OpenAI isn't the reason
Sam Altman, the founder and CEO of OpenAI, has recently seen his net worth surpass $2 billion, per the Bloomberg Billionaire Index.
01 Mar 2024
Elon MuskElon Musk files lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman
Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, its CEO Sam Altman, and others citing an alleged breach of contract.
29 Feb 2024
OpenAISEC investigates OpenAI's internal communications for proof of misleading investors
The US's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently looking into internal messages from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
23 Feb 2024
RedditReddit files for IPO, eyes NYSE listing under 'RDDT' ticker
Reddit, the popular social media platform, is gearing up for its initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "RDDT."
19 Feb 2024
OpenAIOpenAI's Sora AI model can also make impressive video collages
OpenAI recently unveiled Sora, a cutting-edge AI model that turns written prompts into eye-catching videos up to a minute long.
14 Feb 2024
OpenAIProtests at OpenAI's San Francisco office calling for AI boycott
A group of activists recently protested near OpenAI's San Francisco headquarters, urging for an AI boycott.
13 Feb 2024
United Arab EmiratesUAE can become world's AI regulatory sandbox: Sam Altman
OpenAI's Sam Altman has suggested that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) could become the world's "regulatory sandbox" for experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
09 Feb 2024
OpenAIOpenAI hits revenue milestone of $2 billion: What's next?
OpenAI, the Microsoft-supported AI start-up behind ChatGPT, has achieved an impressive revenue milestone of $2 billion.
19 Jan 2024
OpenAIHuman-level AI is on the way: Sam Altman at Davos
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has addressed concerns regarding AI systems like ChatGPT and Google's Bard.
11 Jan 2024
OpenAIOpenAI's Sam Altman marries best friend in intimate ceremony
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (38) and his best friend Oliver Mulherin (30) have tied the knot in a cozy Hawaiian ceremony.
10 Jan 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningHumane trims workforce before release of 'smartphone killer' Ai Pin
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman-backed tech start-up Humane has laid off 4% of its workforce to reduce costs, according to The Verge.
31 Dec 2023
OpenAIOpenAI's annual revenue soars past $1.6 billion in 2023
OpenAI has announced a whopping $1.6 billion in annualized income for 2023, a significant increase from $1.3 billion in October, per The Information.
27 Dec 2023
AppleApple iPhone designer joins Ive, Altman's secret AI device project
Renowned Apple designer Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have teamed up for an exciting new artificial intelligence (AI) hardware venture.
24 Dec 2023
OpenAICancer cure, AGI: What users want from OpenAI in 2024
Earlier today, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman asked his followers on X (previously known as Twitter) for suggestions on what they'd like the ChatGPT-maker to introduce or improve in 2024.
22 Dec 2023
OpenAI'Fight bullsh*t and bureaucracy': OpenAI's Sam Altman shares leadership lessons
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has shared valuable insights on effective business strategies and team dynamics in a blog post titled "What I wish someone had told me."
15 Dec 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningHuman identification crucial amid rising AI dominance, says Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently voiced his support for his cryptocurrency project Worldcoin during a virtual Q&A session hosted by fintech-focused investment bank FT Partners.
02 Dec 2023
OpenAIOpenAI's GPT store to not launch until next year: Report
OpenAI has reportedly revealed that the launch of its GPT store will be pushed back to next year instead of December.
30 Nov 2023
MicrosoftMicrosoft joins OpenAI's board as Sam Altman resumes CEO's role
Sam Altman has officially returned as the CEO of OpenAI. Along with him, Microsoft, with a 49% stake in OpenAI, is also jumping on the nonprofit board as a non-voting observer.
25 Nov 2023
OpenAIOpenAI and mystery of Project Q*: What we know
There's been quite a stir in the tech world lately with all the drama at OpenAI.
23 Nov 2023
OpenAIA letter warning of AI breakthrough preceded OpenAI CEO's departure
Ahead of Sam Altman's unceremonious exit, OpenAI researchers sent a letter to the organization's board of directors, cautioning them about a powerful AI breakthrough that could potentially pose a threat to humanity, reported Reuters.
22 Nov 2023
OpenAIMeet the newcomers on OpenAI's board
OpenAI has announced that Sam Altman will be returning as CEO, after a brief removal from the position.
22 Nov 2023
OpenAISam Altman returns as OpenAI CEO along with new board
Sam Altman is back as OpenAI's CEO after a whirlwind five days of talks following his unexpected firing last week.
22 Nov 2023
OpenAISam Altman reappointed as CEO of OpenAI
Just days after being fired from OpenAI, former CEO Sam Altman has returned to the company as its top boss.
21 Nov 2023
OpenAIWhy Sam Altman was fired from OpenAI
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, recently ousted its CEO, Sam Altman, after a "deliberative review process" conducted by the board.
21 Nov 2023
Satya NadellaSatya Nadella open to Sam Altman returning to OpenAI
In a recent CNBC interview, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella hinted that he was still open to Sam Altman rejoining OpenAI, despite an announcement earlier that Altman would join Microsoft's artificial intelligence innovation division.
21 Nov 2023
OpenAIOpenAI pursues merger with Google-backed Anthropic as Altman joins Microsoft
OpenAI's Board of Directors reached out to Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of Anthropic, a competing large-language model developer, to discuss a possible merger between the two companies, according to The Information.
20 Nov 2023
OpenAINearly 500 OpenAI employees threaten to quit unless board resigns
A revolt erupted within OpenAI on Monday, as 490 employees demanded the resignation of the board.
20 Nov 2023
OpenAIDozens of staffers quit OpenAI as Sam Altman joins Microsoft
A wave of resignations swept through OpenAI on Sunday night, as numerous employees decided to leave the company after it confirmed that former CEO Sam Altman would not be reinstated, according to The Information.
20 Nov 2023
MicrosoftMicrosoft hires former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, co-founder Greg Brockman
Microsoft has hired former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman, to head a new cutting-edge AI research team.
20 Nov 2023
OpenAIWho is Emmett Shear, the new CEO of OpenAI
Sam Altman didn't make a comeback as OpenAI's CEO, even after the executives tried to bring him back. Mira Murati was filling in as interim CEO after Altman left, but now she's out too.
20 Nov 2023
OpenAINegotiations with Altman fail, Emmett Shear is new OpenAI CEO
Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and board director of OpenAI, has announced that Twitch co-founder Emmett Shear will step in as the interim CEO of the AI research firm, according to The Information.
20 Nov 2023
OpenAISam Altman's return as OpenAI CEO nears final decision
Ousted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former President Greg Brockman were invited to the AI company's San Francisco office by interim CEO Mira Murati, per The Information.
19 Nov 2023
OpenAIOpenAI board discusses Sam Altman's return as CEO: Report
Discussions are underway between OpenAI's board and Sam Altman about his potential return as its CEO following his unexpected dismissal just a day earlier, reported The Verge, citing insiders familiar with the matter.
18 Nov 2023
OpenAIThese OpenAI board members were responsible for dismissing Sam Altman
OpenAI has announced its co-founder and CEO Sam Altman has been ousted after a review discovered he was "not consistently candid in his communications" with the board of directors.
18 Nov 2023
OpenAIWho is Mira Murati, OpenAI's interim CEO replacing Sam Altman
Mira Murati was appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of OpenAI on Friday after the company's board fired its co-founder, Sam Altman, as they lost confidence in his ability to lead the company.
18 Nov 2023
OpenAIWhy OpenAI fired CEO Sam Altman: What we know
In an extremely sudden turn of events, OpenAI has announced the termination of CEO Sam Altman after a board review determined his lack of consistent honesty in communications.
18 Nov 2023
ChatGPTOpenAI fires Sam Altman as board loses confidence in him
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, fired its co-founder and CEO, Sam Altman, on Friday after a review found he wasn't "consistently candid in his communications" with the board of directors.
15 Nov 2023
OpenAIOpenAI pauses sign-ups for ChatGPT Plus due to overwhelming demand
OpenAI has put a temporary hold on new user registrations for its ChatGPT Plus subscription service, as revealed by CEO Sam Altman in a post on X (previously Twitter) this Wednesday.
10 Nov 2023
Elon MuskSam Altman takes a jibe at Musk's Grok AI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman couldn't resist poking fun at Elon Musk's shiny new AI chatbot, Grok, on his own microblogging site, X.
10 Nov 2023
Latest Gadget LaunchHumane's 'smartphone killer' Ai Pin arrives sans apps and screen
Sam Altman-backed start-up Humane has officially launched the Ai Pin, a cutting-edge wearable gadget.
10 Nov 2023
OpenAIOpenAI rolls out custom GPTs for ChatGPT Plus subscribers
OpenAI has unveiled custom GPTs for ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise subscribers, providing users the ability to craft unique AI experiences suited to their specific requirements.
06 Nov 2023
Latest Tech NewsSam Altman-backed start-up to unveil 'Ai Pin' on November 9
Humane, a start-up founded by ex-Apple executives, is set to unveil its much-awaited wearable device, the "Ai Pin," on November 9. The Sam Altman-backed start-up showcased the device recently at a Paris fashion show.
02 Nov 2023
AadhaarSam Altman's Worldcoin plans Global ID network like India's Aadhaar
Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency initiative spearheaded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, aims to develop a global ID network similar to India's Aadhaar biometric ID system, as revealed by Tiago Sada, the firm's product chief.
27 Oct 2023
OpenAIHow OpenAI aims to fend off risks posed by AI
OpenAI, the company behind the widely popular chatbot ChatGPT, has established an internal group to examine and address potential "catastrophic risks" associated with AI models.
12 Oct 2023
OpenAIOpenAI to make its AI applications more affordable for developers
OpenAI is gearing up to launch new updates that aim to make AI applications more budget-friendly for businesses, reported Reuters.
06 Oct 2023
OpenAIOpenAI is considering making its own AI chips
ChatGPT's creator OpenAI is thinking about making its own artificial intelligence (AI) chips to combat the global shortage of advanced processors.
04 Oct 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningIndian AI start-up bags funding from OpenAI's Sam Altman
Induced AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up founded by two Indians Aryan Sharma (18) and Ayush Pathak (19), recently secured $2.3 million in seed funding.
28 Sep 2023
OpenAIJony Ive, OpenAI, SoftBank working on 'iPhone of AI'
Apple's former design chief Jony Ive's company, LoveFrom, SoftBank, and OpenAI are in talks to create an AI-powered hardware device that could revolutionize how we interact with artificial intelligence (AI), much like how the iPhone transformed the smartphone industry.
27 Sep 2023
OpenAIEx-Apple design chief, OpenAI CEO discuss AI hardware: What's coming?
Former Apple design chief Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are reportedly discussing the development of a new artificial intelligence (AI) hardware device, according to The Information.
25 Sep 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI regulations may be imperfect but necessary: OpenAI CEO
During an AI event hosted by Taiwanese business tycoon and politician Terry Gou's charitable foundation, OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman underscored the importance of regulating AI.
07 Sep 2023
OpenAIOpenAI's first-ever developer conference set for November 6
OpenAI, the renowned AI company, has revealed plans to host its first-ever developer conference, OpenAI DevDay, on November 6.
05 Sep 2023
OpenAISam Altman gets Indonesia's first golden visa: What is it
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has received Indonesia's first-ever golden visa, which will allow him a 10-year stay in the country.
17 Aug 2023
OpenAIOpenAI's first public acquisition aims to make AI more creative
OpenAI has made its first public acquisition, welcoming New York-based start-up Global Illumination to its fold.
02 Aug 2023
CryptocurrencySam Altman's Worldcoin project suspended in Kenya over privacy concerns
Kenya's Ministry of the Interior has put a halt to Worldcoin enrollment, raising concerns about its security, financial services, and data protection practices.
24 Jul 2023
CryptocurrencySam Altman's iris-scanning Worldcoin crypto project launched: How it works
In 2021, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman co-founded Worldcoin, a crypto start-up that aims to create a global identity and financial network for humans.
26 Jun 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningEurope's AI Act: Here's how tech companies reacted
The European Union (EU) is close to passing the world's first set of comprehensive rules for artificial intelligence (AI). Earlier this month, the bloc's lawmakers passed the draft version of the AI Act.
