Sam Altman: News
Who is Fidji Simo, OpenAI's new CEO of applications?
OpenAI has hired Fidji Simo, CEO and Chair of Instacart, as its new 'Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Applications.'
Why OpenAI wants to slash its revenue share with Microsoft
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has notified its investors about a major cut in the revenue share offered to its biggest backer, Microsoft.
Musk 1, Altman 0: OpenAI will remain a nonprofit
OpenAI has announced that its nonprofit division will continue to oversee its for-profit operations, reversing earlier plans to transition to a fully for-profit structure.
Sam Altman's iris-scanning ID project launches in US
Sam Altman's eye-scanning identity verification project, World, has officially started its operations in the US.
OpenAI rolls back ChatGPT update that made it 'sycophant-y'
OpenAI has decided to roll back the recent update of its AI model, GPT-4o, which powers ChatGPT.
ChatGPT just became your new shopping assistant
OpenAI has announced an upgrade to its web search tool, ChatGPT Search, to give users a better online shopping experience.
Sam Altman admits ChatGPT's new personality is 'annoying'
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has acknowledged that recent updates to GPT-4o, the underlying model for ChatGPT, have led to a chatbot that is "too sycophant-y and annoying."
Your thank-yous, please cost OpenAI millions, Sam Altman says
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has acknowledged that the politeness of users costs the company millions of US Dollars, but he considers it money well spent.
OpenAI is developing social media platform to rival Musk's X
OpenAI, the AI research organization behind ChatGPT, is said to be working on its own social media platform.
OpenAI is 'desperately' looking for AI talent—Check Altman's job offer
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has announced job openings at the company.
OpenAI to retire GPT-4, launch new AI models next week
OpenAI is gearing up to launch a new artificial intelligence model, GPT-4.1, possibly as early as next week.
Former OpenAI employees support Elon Musk's lawsuit against restructuring
A group of former OpenAI employees has submitted a legal brief supporting co-founder Elon Musk's lawsuit.
OpenAI countersues Elon Musk over 'fake takeover bid'
OpenAI has launched a countersuit against Elon Musk, accusing him of using "bad-faith tactics to slow down" the company and "seize control of the leading AI innovations for his personal benefit."
OpenAI planning to buy Jony Ive's AI start-up for $500M
OpenAI is considering the purchase of io Products, an AI hardware start-up being built by former Apple Chief Design Officer Jony Ive.
AI creates LinkedIn clone based on single prompt. Say what!
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman recently tested an AI tool by asking it to recreate the professional networking platform, using a single prompt.
OpenAI will launch 2 new models ahead of GPT-5 rollout
OpenAI will be introducing two intermediate AI models, 'o3' and 'o4-mini,' in the coming weeks. Sam Altman, the company's CEO, made the announcement in a post on X.
Musk v/s Altman: Trial over OpenAI's future on March 16
A pivotal federal court trial in the US is set for March 16. The case will see Elon Musk challenging Sam Altman's proposed changes to OpenAI's business model.
OpenAI's first open-weight AI model is coming soon—What to expect
OpenAI has announced plans to release its first open-weight language model since 2019's GPT-2.
ChatGPT down as users rush to create Studio Ghibli-inspired images
ChatGPT is facing a global outage, thwarting users' attempts to create animated avatars in the style of Studio Ghibli. The issue has been reported across its app and API services.
'Team needs sleep'—Altman requests break amid Ghibli-style AI art frenzy
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has asked for a pause on the generation of Studio Ghibli-inspired AI images.
Inside Sam Altman's ousting—How OpenAI's board turned against its CEO
An excerpt from the new book The Optimist: Sam Altman, OpenAI, and the Race to Invent the Future, by WSJ reporter Keach Hagey, reveals the events leading to Sam Altman's brief firing as OpenAI's CEO in 2023.
Now, ChatGPT's free users can also create Ghibli-style photos
OpenAI has enabled ChatGPT's new image generator for its free users, allowing them to create all kinds of pictures using AI.
ChatGPT turns your photos into Ghibli art—But is it legal?
OpenAI's ChatGPT has demonstrated a new artistic capability, generating images in the distinctive style of Japan's renowned Studio Ghibli.
ChatGPT's viral image creator is 'melting' OpenAI's GPUs
OpenAI, the AI research lab behind the popular chatbot ChatGPT, has temporarily restricted image generation requests amid overwhelming demand.
Studio Ghibli explained: ChatGPT's image tool revives beloved animation style
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, recently introduced a native image creation feature.
Why ChatGPT's image generator is unavailable for free users
OpenAI has delayed the launch of ChatGPT's image generator for its free user base.
'Hot guy though'—Altman admits ChatGPT bug only drawing 'sexy men'
ChatGPT's latest image generation feature has been discovered to have a bug that prevents it from generating images of "sexy women."
OpenAI undergoes leadership reshuffle: What is Sam Altman's new focus?
OpenAI is undergoing a significant leadership shift, with CEO Sam Altman shifting his focus to the company's "research and product efforts."
Sam Altman invests in for-profit community college 'Campus'
OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman has joined a group of influential Silicon Valley investors to back a for-profit community college called Campus.
Elon Musk, OpenAI agree to fast-track trial over for-profit shift
Elon Musk and OpenAI have agreed to fast-track a trial over the company's evolution into a profit-driven firm.
How OpenAI's creative writing AI model will reshape content creation
OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence firm, has developed a new model that demonstrates incredible prowess in creative writing.
How Musk might still block OpenAI's shift to for-profit model
Elon Musk's legal battle against OpenAI, a company he co-founded in 2015, is far from over. The lawsuit also names Microsoft and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as defendants.
Sam Altman denies sister's sexual abuse allegations, files defamation suit
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has denied his sister Ann Altman's allegations that he sexually abused her for almost a decade. He has also filed a defamation lawsuit against her.
Altman's World Network introduces chat feature to identify real users
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expanded his blockchain venture World Network into the messaging space with a new feature called World Chat.
OpenAI makes motorsports debut through partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing
Two-time IndyCar championship-winning team Chip Ganassi Racing has announced a strategic research partnership with OpenAI.
OpenAI's GPU shortage forces company to release GPT-4.5 in phases
OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence research lab, is facing a major hurdle in launching its latest model, GPT-4.5.
AI start-up Anthropic eyes $3.5B funding at $61.5B valuation
Anthropic, an AI start-up, is looking to raise $3.5 billion in a funding round that could value the company at $61.5 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported.
'Never felt such love': OpenAI's Sam Altman welcomes first child
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has welcomed his first child into the world.
HP acquires Humane for $116M, shuts down AI Pin wearable
HP has announced its acquisition of Humane, the innovative start-up behind the Ai Pin device.
'Do not lie': New guiding principle for ChatGPT
OpenAI has rolled out a major update to its AI tools, emphasizing the importance of honesty.