'Never felt such love': OpenAI's Sam Altman welcomes first child
What's the story
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has welcomed his first child into the world. The news was shared on X with the message, "I've never felt such love." In his post, Altman said that his son was born prematurely and is currently being cared for in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Despite the unexpected turn of events, he assured followers that the child "is doing well."
Twitter Post
Take a look at the announcement
welcome to the world, little guy!
— Sam Altman (@sama) February 22, 2025
he came early and is going to be in the nicu for awhile. he is doing well and it’s really nice to be in a little bubble taking care of him.
i have never felt such love. pic.twitter.com/wFF2FkKiMU
Support
Tech community extends warm wishes to Altman's family
Altman's announcement was greeted with an outpouring of support from the tech community. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was among the first to congratulate him, describing parenthood as "one of life's most profound and rewarding experiences." Nadella sent his best wishes to Altman and his family on this new journey. Thousands of others also joined in sending their congratulations and well-wishes.
Personal life
Journey to parenthood with partner Oliver Mulherin
Altman is married to Oliver Mulherin, an Australian coder. The couple got married in a private seaside ceremony in Hawaii last year. Despite dating a high-profile personality in artificial intelligence, Mulherin has stayed out of the limelight over the years. Their first public appearance was at a White House dinner hosted in honor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Family plans
Altman and Mulherin's plans for a large family
In last year's interview with The New York Times, Altman revealed that Mulherin loves large families and that they planned to start their own soon. Bloomberg reported in January 2025 that the couple was expecting their first child in March. Although their son arrived early, the couple's joy remains undiminished as they embrace this new chapter of parenthood together.