Sam Altman

OpenAI Picks Instacart Chief Fidji Simo to Oversee Operations

OpenAI Picks Instacart Chief Fidji Simo to Oversee Operations
OpenAI Picks Instacart Chief Fidji Simo to Oversee Operations
May 08, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI has named Instacart head Fidji Simo as its new CEO of Applications. Sam Altman, the artificial intelligence (AI) startup’s chief executive, announced the appointment...

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OpenAI to File Scaled-Back Restructuring That Keeps Nonprofit in Charge
OpenAI to File Scaled-Back Restructuring That Keeps Nonprofit in Charge
May 05, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI said Monday (May 5) that it will submit a revised corporate plan that leaves its nonprofit parent firmly in control of the for-profit arm...

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Sam Altman Brings Iris-Scanning Company World to US
Sam Altman Brings Iris-Scanning Company World to US
May 01, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Sam Altman’s digital identity effort World made its official U.S. launch. As the Financial Times (FT) reported late Wednesday (April 30), the debut of this...

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OpenAI Reportedly Taking On X and Meta With Social Network Plans
OpenAI Reportedly Taking On X and Meta With Social Network Plans
April 15, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI is reportedly developing a social media platform along the lines of X. That’s according to a report Tuesday (April 15) by the Verge, citing sources who said...

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Sam Altman: OpenAI Has Reached Roughly 800 Million Users
Sam Altman: OpenAI Has Reached Roughly 800 Million Users
April 13, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI’s CEO says the generative artificial intelligence (AI) startup has reached approximately 800 million people. “Something like 10% of the world uses our systems, now...

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OpenAI Reportedly Discussed Purchasing Altman/Ive AI Device Startup
OpenAI Reportedly Discussed Purchasing Altman/Ive AI Device Startup
April 07, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI has reportedly considered acquiring a startup connected to its CEO. Sam Altman had teamed with former Apple designer Jony Ive’s studio to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered...

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Musk vs OpenAI Nonprofit Trial Could Commence in December
Musk vs OpenAI Nonprofit Trial Could Commence in December
March 16, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI and Elon Musk have reportedly agreed to a trial date over OpenAI’s for-profit transition. The artificial intelligence (AI) startup and the world’s wealthiest person...

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Altman’s World Looks to Challenge X in Everything App Arena
Altman’s World Looks to Challenge X in Everything App Arena
March 09, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

The Elon Musk/Sam Altman rivalry could soon extend beyond the confines of artificial intelligence (AI). That’s because World — Altman’s other, non-OpenAI startup — is...

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