Sam Altman

Sam Altman, born on April 22, 1985, in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, is a prominent figure in the tech industry, recognized for his roles as an entrepreneur, investor, programmer, and blogger. Altman’s early fascination with technology led him to pursue computer science at Stanford University. His entrepreneurial journey began with the co-founding of Loopt, a mobile location-based service that enabled users to track their friends’ locations in real-time. Altman’s influence extended as he became the president of Y Combinator, a start-up accelerator, from 2014 to 2019. This role saw him nurturing and investing in numerous startups, fostering innovation and growth in the tech community. In 2019, he became the chief executive officer of OpenAI, an artificial intelligence company known for its groundbreaking work in AI research and development. Beyond these primary roles, Altman has been involved in leading several other startups, including Hydrazine Capital, and has been a prominent angel investor across various sectors. His contributions have established him as a visionary leader in the tech industry, particularly in the realms of AI and startup incubation. Altman’s work, especially with OpenAI, positions him at the forefront of AI research and its applications in the modern world​

AI & Tech

Sam Altman: Future Jobs Will Seem ‘Sillier’ Like Farming vs. Podcasting

AI is transforming industries, but OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes society will adapt, with future jobs potentially seeming as unconventional…

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AI & Tech

Meta Unveils Oakley Smart Glasses: Week in Review

Meta and Oakley launched smart glasses with 3K video, AI integration, and extended battery life, priced at $399, with a…

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AI & Tech

Meta Explored Acquisitions of AI Firms Like Thinking Machines

Meta is aggressively pursuing AI dominance through high-profile startup acquisitions and top talent recruitment, despite no formal offers yet, highlighting…

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Artificial Intelligence

Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab Hits $10B Valuation with $2B Funding

Thinking Machines Lab, founded by ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, reached a $10 billion valuation after raising $2 billion in seed…

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Artificial Intelligence

Sam Altman on Parenting in the AI Era: What Kids Will Face

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes future generations will view superintelligent AI as a normal part of life, unlike current perceptions.…

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AI & Tech

AI Replacing Humans Backfires for Many Companies

Many companies are facing setbacks as AI fails to replace human workers effectively, forcing them to rethink aggressive automation strategies.…

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Artificial Intelligence

Meta Eyes $32B AI Startup CEO After Failed Acquisition Bid

Meta is aggressively expanding its AI capabilities through high-profile talent acquisitions and investments, including recruiting Scale AI's founder and attempting…

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AI & Tech

GPT-5 Launching This Summer as OpenAI Expands Rivalries

OpenAI is set to launch GPT-5 this summer, reinforcing its leadership in AI while navigating complex partnerships with Microsoft and…

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Business

Top Fusion Startups That Raised $100M+ in Funding

Fusion energy startups are attracting major investments (some exceeding $100 million) due to breakthroughs in AI, computing, and superconducting magnets,…

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AI’s Hidden Energy Costs: Why Experts Stay Silent

AI tools like ChatGPT have significant hidden energy costs, but tech companies lack transparency about their environmental impact, making current…

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