Sam Altman

White House wants OpenAI to restrict GPT-5.6's initial release: Report

OpenAI's upcoming GPT-5.6 may not be released like its predecessors. A report claims the White House wants the company to limit early access to a handful of approved partners, underscoring growing concerns in Washington over powerful AI models with advanced cybersecurity capabilities.

OpenAI faces fresh lawsuit after ChatGPT allegedly encouraged Canadian woman’s suicide

A grieving Canadian mother has sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT failed to intervene when her daughter repeatedly discussed suicide and instead reinforced harmful thoughts. The case adds to a growing list of lawsuits accusing the AI company of inadequately handling dangerous conversations and emotional dependency.

OpenAI enters its third phase: Sam Altman says focus shifts from AI breakthroughs to real-world impact

OpenAI says it is moving beyond building ever-more capable AI models and into a new phase focused on real-world adoption. In a new vision statement, CEO Sam Altman and chief scientist Jakub Pachocki outline plans to make advanced AI more accessible, affordable and useful while maintaining human oversight.

OpenAI launches Lockdown Mode, offering ChatGPT users extra protection from hidden prompts

OpenAI has introduced Lockdown Mode, a new security feature designed to reduce the risk of prompt injection attacks in ChatGPT. The setting disables several internet-connected capabilities, including live web browsing and deep research, offering additional safeguards for users and organisations working with sensitive information.

‘Money in politics should go away’: Altman rules out political donations amid AI lobbying surge

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he will not make political donations this election cycle, distancing himself from campaign spending as scrutiny grows over the AI industry's expanding lobbying efforts and influence in Washington

Sam Altman back in court: Florida sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT fuelled violence, addiction and self-harm among users

Florida has launched a landmark lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, accusing the company of prioritising growth over safety while allowing ChatGPT to contribute to violent crimes, self-harm and youth addiction. The case marks the first state-led legal challenge seeking to hold an AI company accountable.

OpenAI is hiring robotics engineers as Sam Altman lays out vision for AI-powered humanoids

OpenAI is stepping beyond chatbots and software into the physical world. CEO Sam Altman has announced a major hiring drive for robotics engineers, signalling the company's ambitions to build useful AI-powered robots. The move comes as China and South Korea race ahead in the rapidly evolving humanoid robotics industry.

No jobs apocalypse: Sam Altman says AI may not trigger the mass unemployment many feared

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says artificial intelligence has not wiped out white-collar jobs as quickly as he once feared. Speaking at a conference in Australia, Altman admitted he may have overestimated AI’s early impact on employment, even as companies worldwide continue replacing some roles with automation and generative AI systems.

What comes next as Musk vs Altman trial ends? Is the AI battle only just beginning?

Elon Musk’s courtroom battle against OpenAI and Sam Altman has ended in defeat, but the explosive trial exposed major divisions over AI safety power in Silicon Valley. With OpenAI’s IPO plans moving ahead and Musk promising an appeal, the AI industry’s biggest rivalry is far from over

OpenAI vs Apple: Why the ChatGPT-iPhone alliance is reportedly heading to court, story in 5 points

What began as one of the biggest AI partnerships in Silicon Valley is now reportedly heading towards a legal fight. OpenAI is said to be frustrated with how Apple handled ChatGPT integration on the iPhone, while Apple has concerns of its own around privacy, control, and OpenAI’s growing hardware ambitions. Here's the story in 5 points.