Sam Altman
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- Canada province preparing lawsuit against OpenAI over school shooting
A Canadian province is preparing a lawsuit against OpenAI over a school shooting. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently attended an event in Tokyo, Japan.
- Hot job alert: OpenAI is hiring an investment banker, paying up to $205K plus equity
OpenAI is hiring an investment banking subject matter expert for its Applied AI team in San Francisco, offering base pay up to $205,000 plus equity. The role focuses on defining AI-assisted investment banking workflows and evaluating AI model capabilities, reflecting OpenAI's push into the enterprise market.
- The Download: your stake in OpenAI, and the Treasury’s AI warning
Sam Altman proposes a 5% government stake in OpenAI, offering $320 per household. The US Treasury compares the AI market to the dotcom bubble, while Samsung reports record profits from AI chips and Illinois enacts a strong frontier AI law.
- Private jets descend on Sun Valley's invite-only 'summer camp for billionaires'
The Allen & Co. Sun Valley Conference in Idaho, called 'summer camp for billionaires,' begins with hundreds of private jets arriving at Friedman Memorial Airport. Attendees include media and tech leaders discussing AI and media consolidation. The event sees 300-350 daily aircraft, far exceeding normal airport traffic.
- Your family’s $300 stake in OpenAI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is reportedly discussing with President Trump a proposal to give the US government a 5% stake in OpenAI, which could translate to Americans receiving equity shares. The plan aims to compensate individuals for data used in AI development and create a safety net amid labor market concerns, with estimates suggesting a $320 equity stake per American household if distributed directly.
- OpenAI's Sam Altman wants to negotiate a 5% stake in company for US if competitors agree to key provision
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is considering offering a 5% stake in the company to the U.S. if competitors like Meta, Google, and Anthropic agree to similar terms, according to the Financial Times. Altman has met with President Donald Trump, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Sen. Bernie Sanders to discuss public ownership of AI companies, aiming to align OpenAI with government interests and avoid the fate of Anthropic.
- OpenAI's Sam Altman wants to negotiate a 5% stake in company for US if competitors agree to key provision
Sam Altman is considering offering a 5% stake in OpenAI to the U.S. if competitors like Meta, Google, and Anthropic also contribute 5% to the public. Altman met with President Donald Trump, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss the plan, which aims to align OpenAI with government interests and avoid a similar fate to Anthropic.
- Florida is suing OpenAI and Sam Altman, making it the first state to target the company over AI safety
Florida is suing OpenAI and Sam Altman, making it the first state to target the company over AI safety. The civil suit by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI prioritized profit over user safety.
- OpenAI Offers US Government a $42 Billion Slice of Itself: Report
OpenAI is offering a 5% equity stake valued at $42 billion to the U.S. government. Sam Altman, OpenAI's leader, is advocating for other major AI companies to adopt similar measures.
- Bipolar man accuses ChatGPT of fueling delusions he was Jesus, driving him to attempt suicide
A bipolar Californian is suing OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging that dangerous ChatGPT updates fueled his delusions of being Jesus Christ, which led him to attempt suicide. The lawsuit claims the AI system exacerbated his mental health condition.
- A Gates- and Altman-Backed Miner Breaks Ground in Zambia
KoBold Metals, supported by Bill Gates and Sam Altman, has started construction on Zambia's largest copper mine. The project is positioned as a major development in the region's mining sector.
- US government would get 5% stake in OpenAI under Sam Altman proposal: report
Sam Altman has proposed that the US government receive a 5% stake in OpenAI. He argues that public ownership will ensure Americans benefit from AI-generated wealth.
- OpenAI considers giving US government 5% stake
OpenAI is considering giving the US government a 5% stake to improve relations with the Trump administration and avoid public backlash. Left-wing Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed part-nationalization of the AI industry, while the White House and tech firms like Anthropic and OpenAI suggest measures such as universal basic income or public equity.
- Is ‘Universal Basic Capital’ the Solution to AI Job Loss?
The article discusses 'universal basic capital' as a policy to address AI-driven job loss and inequality by giving individuals ownership stakes in AI companies. It highlights support from diverse figures like Bernie Sanders, Gavin Newsom, and Donald Trump, while noting challenges in implementation and contrasting the policy with universal basic income.
- OpenAI floats giving Trump administration 5 percent cut of AI boom
OpenAI has proposed giving the US government a 5 percent ownership stake to ease tensions with the Trump administration and address public backlash against AI, according to the Financial Times. CEO Sam Altman reportedly suggested the stake, which would be valued based on OpenAI's latest funding round valuing the company at $852 billion.
- OpenAI reportedly wants all AI companies to give the US government a stake in their businesses
OpenAI's Sam Altman is proposing that leading AI companies provide a five percent equity stake to US sovereign funds, as reported by the Financial Times.
- Sam Altman seeks new world order for AI as OpenAI slowly loses ground to Google and Anthropic
Sam Altman is seeking a new world order for AI as OpenAI gradually loses ground to Google and Anthropic. The lead of ChatGPT is also slowly diminishing.
- OpenAI ‘in early talks to give 5% stake to US government’
OpenAI is in early talks to give a 5% stake to the US government. CEO Sam Altman argues this would share AI benefits, with other firms potentially following a similar approach, according to the Financial Times.
- OpenAI ‘in early talks to give 5% stake to US government’
OpenAI is reportedly in early talks to give a 5% stake in the ChatGPT developer to the US government. CEO Sam Altman argued that this move would share the benefits of AI and that other firms might adopt similar approaches, according to the Financial Times.
- OpenAI proposes handing Trump administration 5% stake
OpenAI is proposing to give the Trump administration a 5% stake in its startup. The company is in early discussions for a public ownership deal amid increasing political pressure.
- Anthropic rolls back China tracking code
Anthropic has rolled back code designed to track users affiliated with Chinese AI labs, which was part of an experiment involving the Claude Code feature. The move reflects heightened US-China competition over AI systems, with the White House recently lifting restrictions on foreign access to advanced Anthropic models while businesses remain concerned about potential US-led security measures. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has advocated for a US-led international forum to establish global AI safety standards.
- OpenAI film ‘Artificial,’ dropped by Amazon, finds a new home with Neon
Neon acquired the film 'Artificial' after Amazon MGM Studios dropped it, despite Amazon's recent $50 billion investment in OpenAI. Neon plans to release the film this year to compete in the Oscar race. The film, directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman, chronicles events around Altman's 2023 firing and reinstatement as OpenAI CEO.
- OpenAI film 'Artificial,' dropped by Amazon, finds a new home with Neon
Neon acquired the film 'Artificial,' about Sam Altman and OpenAI, after Amazon MGM Studios dropped it. The film, starring Andrew Garfield as Altman, will be released this year and compete in the Oscar race. Neon did not disclose the purchase price for the worldwide rights.
- OpenAI film 'Artificial,' dropped by Amazon, finds a new home with Neon
Neon acquired the OpenAI film 'Artificial' after Amazon MGM Studios dropped it. Neon plans to release the film this year to compete in the Oscar race. The film stars Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman and follows events around his 2023 firing and reinstatement as OpenAI CEO.
- The most reassuring argument about AI and jobs quietly explains why Gen Z can’t get one
Wolters Kluwer, a Dutch software company, argues AI won't eliminate jobs due to the 'lump of labor fallacy' and Jevons Paradox, explaining AI shifts tasks rather than replaces jobs. Legal teams now seek AI-trained junior professionals to validate AI outputs and manage workflows, as efficiency gains increase client expectations rather than reduce demand for services.
- Voters of both parties want tighter AI regulation, poll finds
A poll found that voters from both parties support tighter AI regulation. The article mentions OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Donald Trump in Evian-les-Bains, France.
- US allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI to 'trusted' organisations
The US government has permitted Anthropic to release its Claude Mythos 5 AI model to 'trusted' US organizations, reversing a prior order to suspend access due to national security risks. Over 100 companies, including Fortune 500 firms, will gain access, while critics argue the selection process lacks transparency. OpenAI also delayed the public launch of GPT-5.6 at the government's request.
- Sam Altman film shot in SF dropped by Amazon, Variety reports
A film titled 'Artificial' about OpenAI founder Sam Altman's 2023 period, which was partially shot in San Francisco, has been dropped by its studio, Amazon, according to Variety reports.
- OpenAI pulls ahead on custom chips
OpenAI unveiled a custom inference chip called Jalapeño to improve model performance and reduce costs. The company is ahead of rival Anthropic in infrastructure development, despite potentially lagging in coding performance. OpenAI's strategy focuses on optimizing compute resources to address supply-demand mismatches in AI tools.
- OpenAI is leaning toward pushing its IPO to 2027 rather than accept a lower valuation
OpenAI is delaying its IPO to 2027 instead of accepting a lower valuation. CEO Sam Altman rejected advisers' suggestion to lower the company's $1 trillion valuation target for a faster listing.
- AI projects increasingly sound like your grocery list
OpenAI announced its first advanced AI chip, named 'Jalapeño', developed in partnership with Broadcom. Other AI companies like Google and Meta are also using food-related codenames for their projects, including 'Nano Banana' and 'Avocado'.
- Polaroid tells people to jump in some water 'before the data centers drink it all up'
Polaroid launched a billboard campaign at Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn, urging people to enjoy water before AI data centers consume it, highlighting concerns about the environmental impact of AI infrastructure. The campaign, titled 'the best of summer is analog,' promotes the company's new analog camera and critiques the water usage of large data centers, which some tech leaders argue is being misrepresented.
- SoftBank CEO questions Elon Musk's vision of AI data centers in space: 'What's the point?'
SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son criticized Elon Musk's proposal for space-based AI data centers, arguing the costs outweigh benefits. Son stated electricity savings (7% of AI infrastructure costs) would be offset by higher maintenance and networking expenses in orbit, while SoftBank focuses on near-term AI opportunities.
- From a tense split to dueling IPOs: A timeline of Anthropic and OpenAI's rivalry
OpenAI and Anthropic, led by Sam Altman and Dario Amodei respectively, have a history of rivalry dating back to their 2015 collaboration. Their feud intensified after Amodei left OpenAI in 2020, with both companies now preparing for IPOs. Public exchanges between their teams highlight the growing competition.
- Sam Altman thinks AI will surpass human intelligence by 2030. His rival AI billionaires say it’ll be even sooner
Sam Altman predicts AI will surpass human intelligence by 2030, with rivals like Dario Amodei and Elon Musk forecasting even faster progress. Altman highlights AI's potential to automate significant economic tasks and discusses infrastructure challenges for scaling advanced models.
- New global order: AI CEOs as heads of nation-states
AI CEOs of major companies were seated as peers with world leaders at the G7 summit in the French Alps, signaling their growing influence over AI governance and global security. The CEOs emphasized collaboration between democracies to maintain dominance in AI development and called for international standards to manage risks.
- With the exits of Apple’s Tim Cook and Dow’s Jim Fitterling, the Fortune 500 is losing two groundbreaking gay CEOs—leaving just one
The exits of Apple’s Tim Cook and Dow’s Jim Fitterling as CEOs in July and September will leave only one openly LGBTQ+ Fortune 500 CEO, Land O’ Lakes’ Beth Ford, highlighting ongoing underrepresentation of LGBTQ+ leaders in corporate leadership. Other historically underrepresented groups, including Black and women CEOs, remain underrepresented despite modest gains.
- Amazon drops Sam Altman movie after announcing OpenAI partnership
Amazon canceled a biopic about Sam Altman following the announcement of a partnership with OpenAI. The decision to drop the film coincided with the new business collaboration between Amazon and the AI company.
- Amazon is walking away from its Sam Altman movie months after deepening ties with OpenAI
Amazon MGM Studios has dropped its planned release of Luca Guadagnino's movie 'Artificial,' which depicts Sam Altman's leadership crisis at OpenAI. The decision follows Amazon's $50 billion investment in OpenAI earlier this year. The film features Andrew Garfield as Altman and a star-studded cast, with Guadagnino directing.
- Sam Altman was ‘0%’ excited to be a CEO of a public company—but OpenAI is taking steps to compete in the AI IPO blitz anyway
OpenAI is preparing for an IPO despite CEO Sam Altman's lack of enthusiasm for leading a public company. The company filed preliminary paperwork with the SEC in December 2025, joining other AI firms like Anthropic in a competitive IPO race. OpenAI recently restructured into a for-profit entity, reducing Microsoft's stake to 27% while securing greater flexibility for partnerships.