All articles tagged with #sam altman
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Fortune
OpenAI is hiring a 'head of preparedness' with a $555,000 salary to address AI safety concerns, including mental health and cybersecurity risks, amid increasing reports of AI-related harm and reputational threats, reflecting the company's focus on mitigating potential dangers of advanced AI systems.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by theregister.com
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced a $555,000 annual salary for a new Head of Preparedness role to oversee AI safety and mitigate risks associated with rapidly advancing models like ChatGPT, amid high turnover and safety concerns within the company.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by The Economist
OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, is rapidly expanding into various sectors including custom chips, e-commerce, business consulting, and consumer devices, facing a critical year in 2026 as it navigates its ambitious growth strategies.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by Business Insider
OpenAI is hiring a 'head of preparedness' with a salary of $555,000 to address the risks and downsides of AI, such as job loss, misinformation, and security vulnerabilities, amid concerns over safety and ethical deployment of AI technologies.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by Fortune
OpenAI is preparing for a potential IPO valued between $830 billion and $1 trillion, with CEO Sam Altman expressing reluctance about being a public company due to increased scrutiny and regulation. The company has recently restructured to a for-profit model to raise capital and compete in the AI industry, launching new models and declaring 'code red' to accelerate development amidst fierce competition from Google and others. Altman sees IPOs as a way for public participation in value creation but remains cautious about the challenges of public markets.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
CBS News, under Bari Weiss's leadership, is launching a series of primetime town halls and debates called 'Things That Matter' in 2026, featuring prominent figures like JD Vance, Sam Altman, and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, to discuss topics such as religion, feminism, and the American Dream, aiming to foster honest and civil conversations.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by WIRED
Filmmaker Adam Bhala Lough created a deepfake of OpenAI's Sam Altman after failed interview attempts, leading to unexpected emotional attachment and reflections on AI's societal impact, culminating in a documentary exploring AI's evolving role and ethical considerations.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Axios
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman faces significant challenges from financial pressures, safety concerns, and competition from Google's Gemini, prompting a company-wide focus on improving ChatGPT amidst rising industry and market pressures.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by MacRumors
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has declared a 'code red' for ChatGPT, delaying plans to introduce advertising and focusing instead on improving ChatGPT's capabilities, personalization, and reliability to stay competitive with Google and Anthropic. The company aims to enhance user experience and expand access while avoiding losing users to rivals, with a new reasoning model expected soon.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Fortune
Sam Altman has declared a 'Code Red' at OpenAI to accelerate efforts in AI development amid fierce competition from Google's Gemini 3 and other rivals, reversing Google's previous dominance in AI research and signaling a critical phase in the global AI race.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Forbes
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has committed to massive compute spending through billion-dollar deals with tech giants, risking financial instability. Despite the company's projected revenue of $20 billion in 2023, the commitments could require revenue growth to $577 billion by 2029, which is highly unlikely. Altman, who claims he has no financial stake in the company, is unlikely to face personal consequences if OpenAI cannot meet its obligations, as most contracts are renegotiable or contingent on usage. The company's future depends on whether it can generate enough revenue or renegotiate its contracts, with potential risks including bankruptcy or acquisition.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman clarified that the company does not seek government bailouts or guarantees for its AI infrastructure investments, which are projected to total $1.4 trillion, emphasizing reliance on market growth and potential government collaboration for public AI infrastructure development.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Benzinga
Elon Musk publicly addressed Sam Altman regarding a refund issue for a Tesla Roadster, stating that the issue was resolved and the refund was received, clarifying a previous dispute.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Fortune
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims the company's revenue exceeds reports of $13 billion annually and could reach $100 billion by 2027, driven by major infrastructure deals and expanding AI services, despite ongoing losses and high capital expenditures. Altman is confident in steep revenue growth and the company's future dominance in AI, with some projections suggesting revenues could surpass $100 billion as early as 2028 or 2029.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Irish Star
Irish Vice President JD Vance criticized OpenAI's plans to relax restrictions on AI-generated content, including erotica and porn, expressing concern about AI's potential to produce increasingly weird adult content and its impact on society, especially children, while emphasizing the importance of focusing on AI's positive uses like medical breakthroughs.