Sam Altman: News
Anthropic says Claude now handles 26% of its research work
Anthropic PBC has revealed that its AI chatbot, Claude, is responsible for more than a quarter (26%) of the company's research and development (R&D) work.
OpenAI hires former SpaceX executive as global sales chief
OpenAI has announced the appointment of Brian McCarthy as its Vice President of Global Sales.
Tim Cook, Sam Altman to attend Trump-Xi Jinping state dinner
Tim Cook, the Executive Chairman of Apple Inc. and Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, will attend a state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump for Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, according to Bloomberg.
OpenAI creates new framework to disclose AI misalignment incidents
OpenAI has announced a new framework to publicly disclose cases of AI misalignment. The company hopes this will help establish similar standards across the industry.
OpenAI reports 6 new cases of AI model misbehavior
OpenAI has reported six new instances of "unexpected or concerning model behavior" in the last six months, outside of the Hugging Face security incident.
OpenAI seeks fresh funding at $1.2T valuation
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) company behind ChatGPT, is in early-stage talks for a new funding round.
OpenAI, Google, Anthropic discuss new standards for AI safety
OpenAI, along with other artificial intelligence companies such as Anthropic and Google, is in talks to collaborate on AI safety issues.
Zuckerberg rejects AI slowdown calls, says competition drives safety
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has rejected calls for a collective slowdown in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
NVIDIA won't let AI slowdown happen, Jensen Huang tells Trump
NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang has expressed his agreement with President Donald Trump over the need to maintain a steady pace in artificial intelligence (AI) development.
Trump says he's AI's best 'guardrail' amid 'SICK conspiracy'
United States President Donald Trump has dismissed calls for increased government oversight of artificial intelligence (AI), claiming that he is a sufficient "guardrail" against rogue technology.
AI stocks plunge as industry leaders urge slower model development
Global AI-related stocks witnessed a major dip on Monday, following Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call for a slowdown in the development of AI capabilities.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella joins calls to slow AI development
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has joined the debate on artificial intelligence (AI) development, calling for a more measured approach.
'Competitive pressure can't justify recklessness': Altman calls for AI regulation
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has called for strict regulations to manage the risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence (AI).
'Cold War tactic': Chinese media slams Anthropic's AI slowdown proposal
A Chinese state-run media outlet has criticized Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's recent essay advocating for a slowdown in artificial intelligence (AI) development, calling it a "Cold War playbook" tactic.
Anthropic picks Nasdaq for IPO
Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude chatbot, is gearing up for a major initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq.
SoftBank plunges 13% as AI chiefs urge slower development
SoftBank Group's shares plummeted over 13% in Tokyo on Monday, marking their biggest fall since late June.
'Negative forces': Trump dismisses AI concerns raised by tech leaders
United States President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) development as "negative forces."
Why AI slowdown calls could hit chipmakers
The recent calls from tech leaders to slow down the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology could have a short-term impact on chipmakers and supply-chain stocks.
Sam Altman hints at potential collaboration amid AI safety fears
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has hinted at a possible collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI) safety and development pace with other industry leaders.
Tesla will finally unveil the 2nd-gen Roadster on October 1
Tesla has announced the upcoming unveiling of its highly anticipated second-generation Roadster, nearly a decade after its initial reveal.
AI can be 'dangerous' if not managed properly: Barack Obama
Former United States President Barack Obama has expressed concerns over the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. He warned that without proper management, AI could pose a danger.
Anthropic CEO weighs in on whether AI could kill humans
Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) poses serious risks to humanity.
OpenAI won't go public this year amid AI safety concerns
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has ruled out the possibility of an initial public offering (IPO) this year.
Tech leaders agree they need to slow down AI development
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has agreed with Anthropic's Dario Amodei on the need to slow down artificial intelligence (AI) development.
OpenAI considers slowing AI development amid safety concerns
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is considering slowing down its artificial intelligence (AI) development.
OpenAI faces Senate probe over Hugging Face breach
A Republican-led Senate subcommittee is probing OpenAI's response to a July breach involving Hugging Face.
Andrew Garfield reveals why he stopped using ChatGPT
Hollywood actor Andrew Garfield recently revealed that he has stopped using the AI tool ChatGPT after shooting for his upcoming film Artificial.
OpenAI says it has built an AI 'research intern'
OpenAI has announced the successful development of its "automated research intern," a major milestone in its quest for advanced artificial intelligence (AI).
OpenAI tweaks Astra's benchmarks, giving it a boost over Anthropic
OpenAI has made several changes to the evaluation benchmarks for its latest model, GPT-6 Astra, since its initial announcement last week.
Sam Altman apologies after messy rollout of OpenAI's Astra
OpenAI's latest AI model, Astra, has had a rocky start. The company's CEO Sam Altman publicly apologized for the "chaotic release," admitting that there were issues with the initial rollout.
OpenAI launches Astra, its most powerful AI model yet
OpenAI has launched its latest and most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model, the GPT-6 Astra.
OpenAI tests outcome-based pricing for AI
OpenAI is said to be exploring a new pricing strategy for its artificial intelligence (AI) services.
NVIDIA's CEO left off TIME's 'Most Influential People in AI'
NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang, a key player in the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, has been left off TIME magazine's 2026 list of the top 100 most influential people in AI.
'Couldn't care less': Musk reacts to OpenAI ending Cursor partnership
Elon Musk has reacted after OpenAI announced the termination of its partnership with Cursor, a coding tool recently acquired by his space exploration company, SpaceX.
OpenAI is building AI agent that never stops working
OpenAI is working on a highly persistent version of its Codex AI agent, according to WIRED.
Sam Altman says OpenAI could achieve AGI by year-end
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has revealed that the company is looking to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) internally by the end of this year.
Sam Altman gets 7 custom Swiss watches for OpenAI staff
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has commissioned a limited edition of custom Swiss watches from independent watchmaker Vanguart.
Alabama launches probe into OpenAI after Hugging Face hack
The Attorney General of Alabama has launched an investigation into OpenAI following the company's alleged negligence in the recent Hugging Face incident.
Don't let few players control AI: Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed concerns over the future of artificial intelligence (AI), fearing that it could be dominated by a handful of corporations or individuals.
This OpenAI leader is worried of 'persistent' AI cyberattacks
Chris Lehane, OpenAI's Chief Global Affairs Officer, has warned of the threat posed by advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models.
ChatGPT can now read and edit your Apple Messages
OpenAI has launched a new Apple Messages plug-in for ChatGPT, its AI chatbot.
OpenAI plans IPO in 2027, CFO tells staff
OpenAI's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Sara Friar has told employees that the artificial intelligence (AI) lab is planning to go public in 2027.
ChatGPT could soon watch your screen and attend meetings: Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has hinted at a major evolution in AI assistants.
OpenAI pauses frontier AI training as safety concerns grow
OpenAI has halted some frontier reinforcement learning (RL) training due to safety concerns.
Anthropic CEO's wife pitched 'luxury porn' business to Jeffrey Epstein
Cami Clark, the entrepreneur and wife of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, is under renewed scrutiny over her past business dealings with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
OpenAI has secret email that lets staff reach Altman directly
OpenAI has an unconventional internal system, dubbed "friction," that allows employees to flag workplace issues directly to CEO Sam Altman and other top executives.
How a Wikipedia edit made Google declare Sam Altman dead
In a major blunder, Google Search mistakenly reported the death of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
OpenAI sees another top-level exit as COO Brad Lightcap leaves
Brad Lightcap, one of the longest-serving executives at OpenAI, has announced his departure from the company.
US lawmakers question OpenAI, Anthropic over rogue AI agents
A group of US House Democrats has demanded explanations from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.
Sam Altman's ChatGPT podcast idea for kids sparks debate
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has sparked a debate by suggesting parents use ChatGPT to create personalized podcasts for their children during school runs.
Amazon completes $50B investment in OpenAI
Amazon has finalized its $50 billion investment in OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.
Worrying: OpenAI says more of its AI agents went rogue
OpenAI has uncovered more cases of autonomous agents breaking free from their constraints, as it continues to investigate the recent hacking incident at Hugging Face.
Sam Altman meets US lawmakers as Trump mulls AI controls
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, recently met with US lawmakers to discuss his company's future artificial intelligence (AI) models.