Sam Altman

Despite previously warning about the dangers of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics, Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk has invested in several AI startups following a stark warning from DeepMind's co-founder, Demis Hassabis. What Happened: In an interview with CNBC in July 2017, Musk had...

Former President Barack Obama once said that he believes achieving success often requires sacrificing work-life balance, but says it's possible to restore that balance over time. What Happened: Speaking on The Pivot Podcast in October last year, Obama explained that high achievement in any field—...

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly shared plans to build a cluster of AI-powered devices in partnership with famed designer Jony Ive, with employees on Wednesday. What Happened: In a conversation with staff, Altman and Ive described their vision for compact, intelligent AI "companions" designed to...

Sam Altman-backed Oklo Inc. (NYSE:OKLO) and Nano Nuclear Energy Inc. surged 19.79% and 17.34%, respectively, while nuclear utilities like Constellation Energy Corp (NASDAQ:CEG) and GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) climbed 5.27% and 2.87%, each, during the pre-market trading session on Friday ahead of...

World (CRYPTO: WLD) blasted to the top of the cryptocurrency gainers list Thursday after raising $135 million to fund network expansion. What Happened: The token, which is related to a decentralized identity verification project, skyrocketed over 24% in the last 24 hours, reaching levels not...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares are moving lower Wednesday afternoon following multiple reports that OpenAI is set to acquire Apple Veteran Jony Ive’s AI device startup. What Happened: Ive will team up with OpenAI as part of a $6.5 billion all-stock deal in which the ChatGPT maker will acquire...

OpenAI‘s Texas-based data center has reportedly secured an additional $11.6 billion in funding. What Happened: The funding, a combination of debt and equity, would be used to expand the data center from two to eight buildings. According to Crusoe, this will bring the project’s...

OpenAI chief Sam Altman describes Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky as someone who loves to express his individuality and influence through his work as a founder, a quality he thinks comes through during Airbnb’s launches. What Happened: Altman lit up X after Chesky posted a teaser for Airbnb's...

OpenAI is reportedly in high-stakes negotiations with Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) to revise the terms of their multibillion-dollar partnership. What Happened: A key sticking point of the negotiation is how much equity Microsoft will receive in the restructured OpenAI entity in exchange for...

In the wake of a social media disagreement, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has made a peace offering to Tesla Inc.’s chief Elon Musk. What Happened: Altman underscored the importance of their mutual interest in artificial general intelligence (AGI), suggesting it should take precedence over their...

On Thursday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman appeared before Congress for the first time in two years, delivering a clear message: The U.S must focus on innovation, not overregulation, if it hopes to maintain its lead over China in artificial intelligence. What Happened: Altman, dressed conservatively in a...

OpenAI chief Sam Altman told a Senate Commerce panel that the artificial-intelligence boom "will be at least as big as the internet, maybe bigger," a shift so profound that even its architects "can't quite wrap our heads around" where it leads. What Happened: Pressed by Sen. John Fetterman about...

OpenAI has appointed Instacart CEO Fidji Simo to the newly created role of CEO of Applications, reporting directly to Sam Altman as the artificial intelligence powerhouse restructures its leadership to prepare for future AI advancements. What Happened: Altman announced the appointment on his X...

OpenAI is reportedly negotiating with a senior technology executive to take on a major leadership role. What Happened: OpenAI is in talks to bring in a senior tech executive to oversee several of the company's divisions, reported Reuters (via The Information). The move is part of a larger...

On Monday, ChatGPT-parent OpenAI said that it will retain its nonprofit parent's control over its for-profit operations, scaling back a plan to transition fully to a public benefit corporation amid mounting legal pressure and investor concerns. What Happened: In a letter to OpenAI's employees that...