Biography
CEO of OpenAI since its founding as a nonprofit in 2015. Previously president of Y Combinator. Currently defendant in Musk v. Altman lawsuit over OpenAI's for-profit transition.
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The most powerful and polarizing figure in AI is simultaneously fighting a lawsuit from his co-founder, converting a nonprofit into a $300B for-profit empire, and positioning himself as humanity's steward of AGI. Altman survived a board coup that would have ended most CEOs and emerged with more control than ever -- the question is whether that consolidation of power serves OpenAI's original mission or just Sam Altman's ambition.
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OpenAI
CEO
Helion Energy
Chairman
Y Combinator
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MAY 15 MONEY OpenAI and Microsoft restructure partnership, cap revenue share OpenAI and Microsoft restructured their partnership in April, capping revenue share through 2030. The deal reshapes the financial relationship between the $13 billion investor and its most important portfolio company. CNBC
MAY 15 POLICY Musk skips closing arguments for China trip with Trump Closing arguments began May 14 in Musk v. Altman. Musk was absent — flew to China with Trump on Air Force One despite being subject to recall. His lawyer apologized to the jury, then said five witnesses under oath called Altman a liar. OpenAI's lawyer called it unexpected for a recall witness to leave the country. CNBC