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tvinsider.comworld4 days ago
Neon Agrees to Distribute 'Artificial' Film With No Money Guarantee
Neon took on the Luca Guadagnino-directed project after Amazon MGM dropped it and other studios passed. The film has a reported budget of $40 million to $50 million and stars Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman. nypost.com reported the distribution terms.
Fox Newsai6 days ago
OpenAI Proposes 5 Percent U.S. Government Stake if Rivals Also Agree
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has discussed offering the U.S. government a 5 percent equity stake. The proposal requires similar contributions from rivals including Anthropic and Meta.
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theverge.comai9 days ago
Neon Acquires OpenAI Biopic After Amazon Drops Project
Neon purchased the film 'Artificial,' which centers on OpenAI chief Sam Altman, after Amazon MGM Studios abandoned the project. The move follows Amazon's $50 billion investment in OpenAI.
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vulture.comworld17 days ago
Amazon Drops Luca Guadagnino Film Project on Sam Altman
Amazon has dropped director Luca Guadagnino's film "Artificial," which stars Andrew Garfield as OpenAI founder Sam Altman. Netflix, A24 and Focus Features declined to pursue the project after the decision. Mubi and Neon have expressed interest in acquiring it.
deccanchronicle.comai21 days ago
Amazon MGM Studios Drops Nearly Finished Sam Altman Film That Had Been Shopped to Other Studios
Amazon MGM Studios has dropped the film Artificial after expanding its partnership with OpenAI. The studio said it is seeking a new home for the project.
Financial Timesai23 days ago
Anthropic CEO Urges G7 Leaders to Maintain Unified AI Approach
Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei called on G7 leaders to avoid fragmenting international AI policy. OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman joined the call for continued global cooperation on artificial intelligence regulation.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Postpones South Korea Visit Scheduled for Next Week
The trip, set to begin Sunday, included planned meetings with Samsung Electronics, Naver, and Kakao. OpenAI cited personal reasons and said collaborations with South Korean partners will continue.
Forbesai29 days ago
OpenAI Considers Token Price Cuts for Enterprise Customers
OpenAI is weighing reductions in token pricing for business users after CEO Sam Altman called rising costs a major concern. The move comes as both OpenAI and Anthropic prepare to go public later in 2026.
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Benzingaai30 days ago
OpenAI Proposes Global Body With Power to Monitor and Slow AI Development
OpenAI published a blog post calling for an international organization to oversee frontier AI work and coordinate safety measures. The post was written by CEO Sam Altman and chief scientist Jakub Pachocki.
Euronewsai32 days ago
Altman Meets Sanders, Supports Concept of Public AI Stake but Rejects 50% Ownership Proposal
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman met Senator Bernie Sanders last week to discuss a proposed 50% public ownership stake in AI firms. Altman supported the principle but rejected the 50% threshold.
Abc Newsai34 days ago
OpenAI CEO Meets Senator on Public AI Ownership Proposal
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with Sen. Bernie Sanders this week to discuss public equity stakes in AI companies. President Trump separately described a possible partnership giving Americans a stake in AI growth.
insidermonkey.compolitics35 days ago
AI, Biotech CEOs and Security Experts Urge Congress to Mandate Screening of Synthetic DNA Sales
Dario Amodei, Sam Altman and Mustafa Suleyman joined life-sciences firms in signing an open letter calling for mandatory screening of synthetic DNA and RNA orders.
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Altman: Enterprises Shift From Unlimited AI Spending to Budget Scrutiny
Sam Altman said AI spending moved from a non-issue at the start of 2026 to a major budget concern within months. The remarks prompted online debate over costs and business models.
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theverge.compolitics36 days ago
AI Executives Urge Congress to Regulate Synthetic DNA Orders
Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, Demis Hassabis and other AI executives signed a letter calling for tighter oversight of synthetic DNA orders and manufacturing equipment. The letter cites concerns that advanced AI systems could assist in biological weapons development.
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Semaforai37 days ago
Sam Altman to Meet Sanders, Schumer, Johnson and Jeffries Amid Sanders’ AI Equity Tax Proposal and Trump Safety Order
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will meet Wednesday with Sen. Bernie Sanders and three other congressional leaders to discuss AI regulation and a proposed sovereign wealth fund.
nbcnews.comai37 days ago
Trump Administration Launches Voluntary AI Model Testing Program
President Trump signed an executive order creating a voluntary 30-day government testing process for AI models. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will meet with White House officials and congressional leaders on Wednesday to discuss the policy.
Cnbcai37 days ago
G7 Summit on AI Safety to Partner With OpenAI
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman will attend the G7 conference in France from June 15-17 after an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron. Discussions are expected to focus on youth safety and frontier AI risks.
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ai38 days ago
Sam Altman Says AI ROI Concerns Are 'Most Fair' Criticism but Expects Industry to Solve Waste 'Pretty Quickly'
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed investor questions about whether heavy AI infrastructure spending will generate matching revenue during a Monday CNBC interview. He acknowledged widespread waste and underused computing capacity across the industry.
ai38 days ago
OpenAI CEO Says Companies Using AI Most Are Hiring More
Sam Altman stated that firms adopting AI tools are expanding employment while those announcing AI-related layoffs are adopting the technology least. He spoke during a Monday interview at the site of a new data center project in Michigan.
New York Postai38 days ago
Florida AG Alleges OpenAI, Sam Altman Ignored Internal Safety Warnings, Harmed Minors in Civil Suit
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed an 83-page civil complaint Monday in the state's 10th Judicial Circuit against OpenAI and its chief executive Sam Altman.
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Florida AG Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman, Alleging AI Products Create Public Nuisance
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed an 83-page civil lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman on Monday, alleging the company promoted a product it knew could harm users. The complaint makes Florida the first state to sue OpenAI and Altman over the design of its pr…
Semaforai44 days ago
Sam Altman Says AI Unlikely to Cause Mass Job Losses
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told a Sydney conference Tuesday that he no longer expects widespread elimination of entry-level white-collar jobs. He said he is “delighted to be wrong” about the speed of displacement and now believes human interaction remains central to work.
ai45 days ago
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says AI Job Loss Predictions Were Overstated
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told a Commonwealth Bank of Australia conference this week that his earlier forecasts about AI eliminating large numbers of white-collar jobs had not materialized. He said he was pleased the short-term effects on entry-level roles had been milder than expect…
MarketWatchfinance50 days ago
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Files for IPO as Soon as Friday
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is preparing an initial public offering for the company. The filing could occur as early as Friday, according to MarketWatch.
forbes.comfinance52 days ago
Jury Rules Elon Musk Lawsuit Against OpenAI Too Late
A federal jury found that Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI and Sam Altman were filed after the three-year statute of limitations. The verdict clears the way for OpenAI's planned initial public offering.
Fortunescience52 days ago
Tech Leaders Say Space Travel and Work Could Begin Within a Decade
Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos have each stated that space-related jobs and travel may become available to young workers in the coming years. Their comments come as some entry-level positions on Earth face pressure from automation.
The Vergeai52 days ago
Court Rules Against Elon Musk in OpenAI Lawsuit
A federal court ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI and co-founder Sam Altman. The decision follows a series of other legal outcomes involving Musk and his companies.
forbes.comfinance52 days ago
Elon Musk Loses OpenAI Lawsuit, Calls Ruling a Dangerous Precedent
A jury rejected Elon Musk's $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, ruling that Musk waited too long to file. Musk said the decision sets a dangerous precedent for charitable giving in the United States.
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France 24politics53 days ago
California Jury Begins Deliberations in Elon Musk Lawsuit Against OpenAI
A California jury started deliberations Monday in a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman. Musk claims the company abandoned its original nonprofit mission and misused a $38 million donation.
Forbesai55 days ago
Musk vs. Altman Trial Reaches Jury in OpenAI Governance Dispute
The Elon Musk lawsuit against Sam Altman, Greg Brockman and OpenAI is now in the hands of an advisory jury in federal court in Oakland, California. The case centers on whether the company’s leaders breached the nonprofit mission established when it was founded in 2015. Up to $150…
nbcnews.comai56 days ago
Elon Musk Sues OpenAI, Sam Altman and Top Deputy Over Alleged Breach of Nonprofit Founding Agreement
Musk, an early investor in OpenAI, accuses CEO Sam Altman and his top deputy of betraying the company's original nonprofit plans. The lawsuit, filed as a jury prepares to deliberate in a landmark tech case, centers on the shift from nonprofit to for-profit structure. ABC News rep…
Semaforai56 days ago
Jury in Musk v. Altman Trial to Begin Deliberating Monday
The jury in the Oakland trial between Elon Musk and Sam Altman will begin deliberations following closing arguments on Thursday. Betting markets show declining odds for a Musk victory. The case centers on allegations that OpenAI deviated from its original nonprofit structure afte…
BBC Newsai56 days agoUpdated
Closing Arguments Delivered in Elon Musk Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman
Attorneys for Elon Musk and OpenAI presented closing arguments Thursday in federal court as a jury weighs whether Musk's $38 million investment in the organization carried conditions that it remain strictly nonprofit. Evidence presented during the trial showed both sides initiall…
New York Postai56 days ago
Closing Arguments Delivered in Elon Musk’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI
Elon Musk's attorney questioned Sam Altman's trustworthiness during closing arguments Thursday while OpenAI's lawyer said Musk's testimony was contradicted by witnesses. Musk, who left OpenAI's board in 2018 and donated $38 million early on, seeks $150 billion in damages and an o…
thestreet.comai56 days ago
Closing Arguments Held in Musk Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Altman
Attorneys for Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman delivered closing arguments Thursday in a trial centered on claims that OpenAI abandoned its founding nonprofit mission. Musk's team accused the company of prioritizing profits while Altman's lawyers called the allegations unsubst…
ai58 days ago
House Oversight Committee Requests Information from Sam Altman on Personal Investments
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform sent a letter to the OpenAI CEO on May 12, 2026, seeking details on his stakes in companies including Helion and Stoke Space. Altman, whose $3.5 billion net worth is tied entirely to holdings such as Reddit, Stripe and Helion…
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bbc.co.ukai58 days ago
Sam Altman Testifies in Elon Musk Lawsuit Against OpenAI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told a court on Tuesday that Elon Musk was obsessed with controlling the organization and twice tried to kill it. Altman testified after two weeks of trial in which Musk is suing OpenAI. Musk told the court he does not lose his temper.
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ai58 days ago
Sam Altman Testifies His Stake in Helion Energy Exceeds $1.6 Billion
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman disclosed during testimony in an ongoing trial that his investment in nuclear fusion startup Helion Energy is now valued at more than $1.6 billion. Court exhibits presented in the case detailed his holdings in several other technology and biotechnology compa…
bbc.co.ukai58 days agoUpdated
Sam Altman Testifies in Musk’s OpenAI Lawsuit
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, 41, told a federal jury in Oakland that Elon Musk, 54, pushed for full control of the organization and integration with Tesla prior to his departure. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015, filed suit in 2024 seeking more than $150 billion in damages from Open…
New York Postai59 days ago
Sam Altman Testifies Elon Musk Sought Control of OpenAI and Backed For-Profit Shift
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told a federal jury in Oakland that Elon Musk wanted majority control of the AI startup he co-founded and suggested its leadership would pass to his children if he died. Altman disputed Musk’s accusation that he stole a nonprofit, testifying that Musk knew a…
ai60 days ago
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Testifies in Elon Musk Lawsuit Against OpenAI
Satya Nadella took the stand Monday in the high-profile trial pitting him against Elon Musk. The Microsoft chief executive is testifying in the lawsuit Musk filed against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman. CNBC's Kate Rooney reported on the latest developments during the 'Money Mover…
king5.comtechnology63 days ago
Trial Testimony Reveals Details of 2024 OpenAI Leadership Change
Testimony and text messages from the Elon Musk and Sam Altman trial have provided new details about the events surrounding Sam Altman's temporary ouster from OpenAI in 2024. The messages between Altman and then-chief technology officer Mira Murati have circulated widely on social…
cnet.comai63 days ago
Former OpenAI Board Member Testifies in Musk Lawsuit Over 2023 CEO Ouster
Tasha McCauley and Rosie Campbell detailed governance failures and safety lapses at OpenAI during a hearing in Oakland, California. Their testimony addressed the 2023 firing of CEO Sam Altman and the company's shift from research to product focus. The statements came in a case br…
france24.comai64 days agoUpdated
Shivon Zilis Testifies in Musk vs. OpenAI Trial
Shivon Zilis, mother of four of Elon Musk's children and former OpenAI board member, detailed extensive 2017-2018 discussions about restructuring the organization during testimony Wednesday in federal court in Oakland, California. Musk sued OpenAI, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman in…
Wiredai64 days ago
Musk Trial Against OpenAI and Sam Altman Begins in Federal Court
The federal trial in Oakland, California, that began the week of April 29, 2026, centers on Elon Musk's accusations that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman violated OpenAI's founding nonprofit agreement by shifting to a for-profit model. Musk demands removal of both executives, reversa…
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New York Postai64 days ago
Mira Murati Testifies in Elon Musk Lawsuit Against OpenAI
Former OpenAI executive Mira Murati told a federal court that Sam Altman was deceptive with colleagues and sowed distrust among top executives. Her video testimony came in the second week of Elon Musk’s 2024 lawsuit seeking up to $180 billion in damages and the unwinding of OpenA…
news.google.comai64 days ago
Musk Once Considered Sam Altman for Tesla Board, Testimony Reveals in Ongoing Lawsuit
Jurors in the trial over the feud between Elon Musk and Sam Altman heard Wednesday that Musk at one point considered recruiting Altman to serve on Tesla's board of directors. The disclosure came during proceedings that have laid bare tensions between the two prominent figures in…
Los Angeles Timesai64 days ago
Sam Altman Testifies in Elon Musk Lawsuit Over OpenAI's For-Profit Shift
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is scheduled to testify this week in a federal trial brought by Elon Musk accusing him and the company of betraying its founding nonprofit mission. Testimony has detailed Altman's 2023 ouster, his pattern of behavior cited by former board members, and OpenAI…
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politics65 days ago
Texts From OpenAI Board Ouster Shown in Musk Lawsuit
Jurors in the Oakland federal courtroom heard frantic November 2023 messages between Sam Altman and Mira Murati hours before his removal as CEO. Shivon Zilis, a former OpenAI board member and mother of four of Elon Musk's children, testified that Musk wanted the organization to b…
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Wiredai65 days agoUpdated
Musk Proposed Greater Control and For-Profit Structure for OpenAI in 2017, Brockman Testifies
Greg Brockman, OpenAI president and co-founder, testified in Oakland federal court during the second week of a month-long trial. Elon Musk alleges Brockman, Sam Altman and OpenAI violated the 2015 founding agreement by shifting to a for-profit structure and seeks their removal pl…
msnbc.comfinance65 days ago
Elon Musk Testifies in Lawsuit Against OpenAI Cofounders Over Company Restructuring
A trial is underway in Oakland, California, where Elon Musk is suing OpenAI cofounders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman over allegations of violating a charitable trust and unjust enrichment. Testimony included Musk's admission that his company xAI trained its model using OpenAI's GP…
nbcnews.comfinance67 days ago
Court Filing Reveals Musk's Pre-Trial Settlement Outreach to OpenAI
Elon Musk contacted OpenAI President Greg Brockman to explore a settlement two days before their trial began in Oakland federal court, according to a new court filing made on Sunday. Brockman suggested both sides drop their claims, leading Musk to state that he and OpenAI CEO Sam…
under30ceo.comai67 days ago
Live Audio of Elon Musk v. Sam Altman/OpenAI Trial to Stream Starting May 4
Live audio from the Elon Musk v. Sam Altman/OpenAI trial will be streamed publicly starting May 4 on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California's YouTube channel. Sessions are set for Mondays through Thursdays, typically from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. PT, continuing u…
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ai68 days ago
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Plans Launch Party for GPT-5.5 Based on Model's Suggestions
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced plans to host a launch party for the company's latest AI model, GPT-5.5, incorporating suggestions provided by the model itself. During a discussion, Altman described the AI's requests as detailed, including event timing and activities. He noted th…
thehindubusinessline.comai69 days ago
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Highlights AI's Role in Enabling Non-Technical Startup Founders
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that AI tools are empowering founders who understand users but lack coding skills. Speaking at Stripe Sessions, he described a shift from prioritizing technical talent in startups. Altman, a former Y Combinator leader, noted this change marks a turnar…
under30ceo.comai67 days agoUpdated
California Court Allows Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI to Proceed
Elon Musk took the stand this week in a federal trial in Oakland, California, accusing OpenAI of betraying its original non-profit mission. The case, pitting Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, enters its second week on May 4, 2026, with live audio streaming available to the publ…
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under30ceo.comai71 days ago
Elon Musk Testifies in OpenAI Lawsuit
Elon Musk concluded three days of testimony in his lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, accusing them of breaching the company's original nonprofit mission. The trial, underway in Oakland, California, revealed private communications and financial details from OpenAI's founding.…
under30ceo.comai71 days ago
Elon Musk Testifies in OpenAI Lawsuit Over Nonprofit-to-Profit Shift
Elon Musk completed three days on the witness stand in his federal trial against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing them of betraying the company's original nonprofit mission. The case, underway in Oakland, California, has revealed private communications and drawn protests o…
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under30ceo.comfinance71 days ago
Elon Musk Testifies in Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman
Tesla CEO Elon Musk testified in his lawsuit against OpenAI, describing most cryptocurrencies as scams while discussing the company's past fundraising plans. The comment came amid combative cross-examination in the ongoing trial over OpenAI's shift from nonprofit to for-profit st…
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under30ceo.comai68 days agoUpdated
Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI Proceeds to Trial
Elon Musk accused OpenAI CEO Sam Altman of breaching the company's original nonprofit mission during opening testimony in a federal trial. The case examines OpenAI's shift to a commercial structure and involves claims of unjust enrichment. A verdict is expected in late May.