Sam Altman: News
21 Dec 2024
OpenAIOpenAI unveils 'o3' reasoning models with groundbreaking results in benchmarks
OpenAI unveiled its latest reasoning model, o3, on the last day of its 12-day "shipmas" event.
21 Dec 2024
Elon MuskElon Musk is a 'bully' but 'legendary entrepreneur': Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has called Elon Musk a "bully" in a new interview with The Free Press.
14 Dec 2024
MetaMeta wants to stop OpenAI from becoming a for-profit entity
Meta Platforms has petitioned California's Attorney General Rob Bonta, to stop OpenAI from transitioning from a non-profit to a for-profit organization.
05 Dec 2024
OpenAISam Altman dials back expectations for artificial general intelligence
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has dialed down expectations from artificial general intelligence (AGI).
05 Dec 2024
OpenAIOpenAI partners with Anduril to supply AI to US military
OpenAI has announced a strategic partnership with billionaire Palmer Luckey's defense start-up Anduril Industries. The collaboration aims to bolster the US military's defenses against unmanned aerial attacks.
05 Dec 2024
OpenAIWhat to expect from OpenAI 'Shipmas,' a 12-day AI celebration
Leading artificial intelligence (AI) start-up OpenAI is gearing up for a festive season of major AI announcements.
03 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpTrump effect: LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman mulls leaving US
Reid Hoffman, the billionaire co-founder of LinkedIn and a major donor to the Democratic Party, is said to be considering leaving the US after President-elect Donald Trump's win.
01 Dec 2024
Elon MuskWhy Musk doesn't want OpenAI to become a for-profit company
Elon Musk has filed a fresh motion in his ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI, TechCrunch reported.
22 Nov 2024
OpenAIOpenAI CEO Sam Altman's salary for 2023 was just $76,000
Sam Altman, the CEO of artificial intelligence research lab OpenAI, took home a meager $76,001 in 2023.
20 Nov 2024
NVIDIASam Altman seeks investment for potential chipmaking rival to NVIDIA
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is on the lookout for investors to build an upcoming competitor to NVIDIA, the famous chipmaking giant.
13 Nov 2024
OpenAIGreg Brockman returns as OpenAI president after 3-month leave
After a three-month-long sabbatical, OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman has returned to his position as president.
07 Nov 2024
ChatGPTOpenAI buys iconic 'Chat.com' domain to boost ChatGPT brand
OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence research lab, has acquired the highly coveted domain name 'Chat.com.'
01 Nov 2024
OpenAIOpenAI's progress hampered by lack of compute power: Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has admitted that the company's product development is being hindered by a shortage of compute capacity.
18 Oct 2024
San FranciscoSam Altman's crypto start-up unveils deepfake identifying tech
Sam Altman's cryptocurrency-focused start-up Worldcoin has announced a major shift in its business strategy.
15 Oct 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft's GenAI research VP heads to OpenAI
Sebastien Bubeck, the Vice President of Generative AI research at Microsoft, has left the tech giant to join OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.
09 Oct 2024
OpenAINobel Prize winner praises ex-student for ousting Altman from OpenAI
2024 Nobel Prize laureate in Physics and AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton has said he was pleased with Sam Altman's ouster from OpenAI last year.
03 Oct 2024
Elon MuskMusk labels OpenAI 'evil' for discouraging investors from funding rivals
Elon Musk, co-founder of artificial intelligence firm OpenAI, has publicly criticized the company's recent business strategy.
01 Oct 2024
OpenAISoftBank plans $500 million investment in ChatGPT creator OpenAI
SoftBank's Vision Fund is planning to drop a hefty $500 million into OpenAI, as per a report by The Information.
30 Sep 2024
OpenAIOpenAI's for-profit transformation: What are the challenges ahead
OpenAI has decided to make a pretty big shift from being a non-profit to going fully for-profit.
27 Sep 2024
OpenAIAltman denies major equity stake in OpenAI amid for-profit transition
OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, has dismissed rumors of him acquiring a substantial equity stake in the company.
26 Sep 2024
OpenAIOpenAI considers for-profit status with equity for CEO Sam Altman
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research lab, is undergoing a significant transition from its non-profit roots. The change comes in the wake of CTO Mira Murati's sudden exit.
26 Sep 2024
OpenAIOpenAI CTO Mira Murati resigns as executive departures continue
Mira Murati, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Microsoft-backed artificial intelligence start-up OpenAI, has announced her departure from the company.
24 Sep 2024
OpenAIAI superintelligence could arrive in 'few thousand days': OpenAI CEO
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has shared his vision for the future of AI in a recent blog post.
22 Sep 2024
OpenAIOpenAI staff is not happy with company's redesigned logo
OpenAI is considering a significant rebranding in 2025 that includes the introduction of a new logo.
22 Sep 2024
OpenAIJony Ive, former Apple design chief, confirms partnership with OpenAI
Jony Ive, the former chief design officer at Apple, has confirmed his collaboration with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI.
20 Sep 2024
OpenAIOpenAI's $6.5B funding round oversubscribed, investors await selection
OpenAI, a prominent artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, is nearing the conclusion of its latest fundraising round.
17 Sep 2024
OpenAIOpenAI introduces new independent safety board, CEO Sam Altman excluded
OpenAI has made significant changes to its safety and security practices, including the creation of a new independent board oversight committee.
15 Sep 2024
OpenAIOpenAI transitioning to for-profit structure: What it means for investors
OpenAI, the renowned artificial intelligence (AI) research lab, is set to undergo a significant transformation in its corporate structure.
13 Sep 2024
AnthropicTech giants, White House discuss AI's infrastructure and energy needs
Top executives from leading tech companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), recently convened at the White House.
12 Sep 2024
ChatGPTOpenAI seeks funding at $150 billion valuation, a 74% increase
OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, is reportedly in discussions to raise funds at an impressive valuation of $150 billion.
30 Aug 2024
Bill GatesTech titans to join Oprah to discuss future of AI
American talk show host and media producer, Oprah Winfrey, is set to host a primetime special on ABC titled AI and the Future of Us: An Oprah Winfrey Special.
21 Aug 2024
OpenAIYou can now get answers from GQ, Vogue on ChatGPT
OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, has entered into a multi-year agreement with Conde Nast.
06 Aug 2024
AnthropicOpenAI just lost co-founders John Schulman and Greg Brockman
OpenAI co-founders John Schulman and Greg Brockman have announced their exit from the artificial intelligence startup, signaling a major shift in the company's leadership.
05 Aug 2024
Elon MuskElon Musk targets OpenAI and Sam Altman in fresh lawsuit
Elon Musk, the tech billionaire behind Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink, has reignited his legal dispute with artificial intelligence company OpenAI, which he helped establish.
04 Aug 2024
OpenAIOpenAI under fire for allegedly suppressing AI safety concerns
OpenAI is currently under investigation for allegedly concealing potential risks associated with its technology.
01 Aug 2024
OpenAIOpenAI will let US government test safety of forthcoming model
OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) research organization, has committed to providing the US AI Safety Institute with early access to its forthcoming generative AI model.
26 Jul 2024
ChatGPTChatGPT to get upgraded voice mode next week
OpenAI is set to introduce an upgraded "Voice Mode" for its GPT-4o model in ChatGPT.
26 Jul 2024
ChatGPTSearchGPT: OpenAI declares war on Google with new search engine
OpenAI has announced the development of a new AI-powered search engine named 'SearchGPT.'
25 Jul 2024
ChatGPTWorld's leading AI company faces $5 billion loss this year
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is projected to suffer a loss of up to $5 billion this year and could potentially exhaust its cash reserves within the next 12 months, as per an analysis by The Information.
24 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningCan money buy happiness? Altman's basic income research weighs in
OpenAI's billionaire CEO Sam Altman's three-year universal basic income (UBI) trial, the largest in the United States, has concluded and revealed significant benefits for low-income individuals.
22 Jul 2024
NVIDIAOpenAI explores custom AI chip with this NVIDIA rival
OpenAI, currently utilizing NVIDIA's GPUs for its artificial intelligence models, is contemplating a change in its hardware approach.
18 Jul 2024
Marvel'Could be Marvel villain': Scarlett Johansson on OpenAI's Sam Altman
A few months ago, Scarlett Johansson publicly criticized artificial intelligence firm OpenAI and its deepfake technology.
18 Jul 2024
San FranciscoSam Altman sues builder over leaky $27 million mansion
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has initiated legal proceedings against the developers of his $27 million mansion, alleging he was deceived into purchasing a poorly constructed property.
16 Jul 2024
OpenAISam Altman explains how Airbnb's chief helped OpenAI grow
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has publicly acknowledged the pivotal role played by Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, in the swift expansion of his company.
15 Jul 2024
OpenAIOpenAI accused of imposing illegal restrictions on employees
OpenAI is facing allegations of imposing illegal restrictions on its employees' communication with government regulators.
13 Jul 2024
OpenAIMeet Project 'Strawberry': OpenAI's initiative to enhance AI's reasoning capabilities
OpenAI is working on a new project codenamed 'Strawberry,' according to internal documents reviewed by Reuters.
10 Jul 2024
KoenigseggWatch: Altman drives ₹31cr Koenigsegg Regera supercar, only 85 exist
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has been spotted driving a luxurious Koenigsegg Regera hypercar, which is priced around $3.7 million (nearly ₹30.7 crore) in private sales.
10 Jul 2024
AppleGoing solo? OpenAI shuts down observer program following Microsoft's exit
Microsoft has officially relinquished its observer seat on the board of OpenAI, effective immediately.
13 Jun 2024
ChatGPTOpenAI's annual revenue doubles to $3.4 billion
OpenAI, the name behind the popular ChatGPT AI chatbot, is set to double its annual revenue to $3.4 billion.
12 Jun 2024
Elon MuskElon Musk withdraws lawsuit against OpenAI's Sam Altman
Elon Musk has voluntarily withdrawn his lawsuit against OpenAI, a company he co-founded, and its two co-founders, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman.
