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​

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ChatGPT Ads Begin: What to Expect & Ad-Free AI Alternatives

OpenAI is testing clearly labeled ads for free-tier ChatGPT users, while Anthropic has released satirical ads and publicly committed to…

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ChatGPT to Begin Testing Ads, Report Says

OpenAI is testing clearly labeled advertisements within ChatGPT for free and lower-tier users, aiming to diversify its revenue while maintaining…

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Anthropic’s Super Bowl Ad Took a Swipe at OpenAI

Anthropic used a Super Bowl ad to directly criticize OpenAI's potential ad plans, positioning its Claude AI as an ad-free…

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AI Chatbots With Ads: ChatGPT vs. Claude vs. Gemini

OpenAI is testing clearly labeled, non-intrusive ads in ChatGPT for free users, while Anthropic publicly commits to keeping its Claude…

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OpenAI’s GPT-4o Backlash Reveals AI Companion Dangers

OpenAI's decision to retire its GPT-4o model has sparked intense user protest, revealing the deep emotional attachments and psychological dependencies…

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Artificial Intelligence

Sam Altman Slams Elon Musk in Fiery X Posts

The public dispute between OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk has escalated, with Altman posting pointed allegations on X…

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OpenAI Faces Backlash Over GPT-4o on Reddit

OpenAI's planned retirement of the GPT-4o model has sparked significant backlash and organized protests from a dedicated user base who…

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Sam Altman Reacts to Anthropic’s Super Bowl Ad

Sam Altman criticized a competitor's Super Bowl ad as misleading, contrasting it with OpenAI's advertising principles and highlighting their commitment…

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OpenAI’s Codex Launches Free Mac App: Try It Now

OpenAI has launched a dedicated Mac app for its Codex AI coding assistant, designed as a central hub for developers…

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Key OpenAI Staff Exit Amid ChatGPT Focus

OpenAI is shifting its focus from long-term research to scaling its flagship product, ChatGPT, driven by market competition and its…

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OpenAI’s New Mac App Supercharges AI Coding

OpenAI has launched a new MacOS app for its Codex platform, integrating its advanced GPT-5.2-Codex model into a streamlined desktop…

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OpenAI to Retire ChatGPT Models: What You Need to Know

OpenAI is retiring several older ChatGPT models, including GPT-4o, from its consumer platform on February 13 to streamline its product,…

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Amazon in $50 Billion Talks to Invest in OpenAI

Amazon is in high-stakes negotiations to invest $50 billion in OpenAI, which could anchor a $100 billion funding round and…

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Chinese Startup Aims for Non-Invasive Brain-Computer Interface

A Chinese startup named Gestala is pioneering a non-invasive brain-computer interface using ultrasound, aiming to both stimulate and eventually read…

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AI Superintelligence: Why It’s Not Coming Soon

Artificial superintelligence (ASI) presents both transformative potential and significant risks, with its arrival timeline remaining highly uncertain despite rapid integration…

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OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 “Screwed Up,” Admits Sam Altman

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged that the new GPT-5.2 model has significant issues with writing quality, a regression from the…

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Artificial Intelligence

Sam Altman’s India Visit: AI Leaders Converge in New Delhi

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi is attracting major global AI firms, with OpenAI's Sam Altman planning…

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OpenAI Launches Impression-Based Ads for ChatGPT

OpenAI is introducing impression-based ads in ChatGPT, starting with limited tests for select advertisers using a pay-per-impression model to create…

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Sequoia Breaks VC Taboo, Invests in Anthropic Rival: FT

Sequoia Capital is investing in Anthropic, a direct rival to its portfolio company OpenAI, marking a significant departure from traditional…

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OpenAI Tests Ads in ChatGPT: What It Means for Users

OpenAI is launching a limited U.S. test of contextually relevant ads within ChatGPT conversations for free and ChatGPT Go users,…

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