"OpenAI's Sam Altman Highlights Fear Among Muslim and Arab Tech Workers Over Speaking Out"

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman highlighted the discomfort and fear of retaliation that Muslim and Arab tech workers, particularly Palestinians, face when speaking up about recent events, amidst a rise in Islamophobia and antisemitism. Altman called for unity and empathy within the tech industry during these difficult times and acknowledged the growing problem of antisemitism, noting that he has seen more support against antisemitism than for Muslims. The discussion comes in the context of a significant increase in reported anti-Muslim and antisemitic incidents in the U.S. following the war in Gaza.