Sam Altman
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Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI as jury says 'too late' to sue; SpaceX CEO to file appeal
World | May 19, 2026, 10:06 AM ISTElon Musk, who co-founded and initially funded OpenAI with about USD 18 million, filed the lawsuit in February 2024 against Sam Altman, OpenAI president Greg Brockman, and the company.
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Elon Musk-Sam Altman court battle turns messy as OpenAI lawsuit reveals new details
Technology | Apr 28, 2026, 11:46 AM ISTThe legal showdown between Elon Musk and Sam Altman is heating up, and the jury selection is underway. At the heart of the fight: Musk says OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit business in 2019 and have blindsided him after being a part of the company during the development phase.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's house in US attacked with Molotov cocktail, one arrested
World | Apr 11, 2026, 08:07 AM ISTAn attack involving an incendiary device targeted the home of Sam Altman in San Francisco, followed by threats against OpenAI’s headquarters. No one was injured, and a 20 year old suspect was detained by the San Francisco Police Department.
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Sam Altman predicts AI to become a utility like electricity, could soon be sold ‘By the Meter’
Technology | Mar 14, 2026, 04:53 PM ISTAI could become as common as electricity or water. According to Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, AI may eventually function like a utility where users pay based on how much computing power they consume, rather than paying a fixed subscription fee.
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After Trump's order to drop Anthropic, Sam-Altman announces OpenAI deal with US
Technology | Feb 28, 2026, 10:20 AM ISTThe dispute began over how AI tools could be used in warfare. Anthropic has taken a clear stand against allowing its AI systems to be used for fully autonomous weapons or for large-scale domestic surveillance.
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Awkward moment at AI Summit as Sam Altman and Dario Amodei skip holding hands: Rivalry explained
Technology | Feb 19, 2026, 02:26 PM ISTAn awkward moment between Sam Altman and Dario Amodei at the India AI Impact Summit highlights the deeper philosophical split between OpenAI and Anthropic over AI safety, alignment and development pace.
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AI Impact Summit: Tech bosses throng mega event, delve on benefits to Global South
India | Feb 19, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTIndia Impact AI Summit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his keynote address at the AI Impact Summit 2026, spoke about AI and its implications, highlighting India's vision of ensuring the democratisation of this technology to all its citizens.
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India becomes second-largest market worldwide with 100 million ChatGPT users per week: Sam Altman
Technology | Feb 16, 2026, 03:02 PM ISTOpenAI CEO Sam Altman has revealed that over 100 million Indians use ChatGPT every week, making India the largest market in Asia and second globally after the US. Students are driving much of this growth, while Google’s Gemini is also expanding rapidly in India.
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Microsoft AI CEO praises Sam Altman as one of this generation’s top entrepreneurs
Technology | Dec 14, 2025, 05:01 PM ISTMicrosoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman has shared candid views on leading figures in the artificial intelligence industry, calling Elon Musk a ‘bulldozer’ while praising OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as a great entrepreneur and Google DeepMind head Demis Hassabis as a brilliant thinker.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman issues 'code red' for urgent ChatGPT improvements
Technology | Dec 03, 2025, 11:45 AM ISTFacing increased competition from rivals like Google, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is directing employees to prioritize improvements to its flagship product, ChatGPT, and delay other projects.
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OpenAI–Foxconn collaboration to strengthen AI supply chain and build data center components in US
Technology | Nov 21, 2025, 04:54 PM ISTOpenAI announced to partnership with Foxconn to co-design and prepare the US manufacturing for next-generation AI infrastructure hardware. The partnership focuses on designing multiple generations of AI data centre racks, strengthening the US AI supply chain and building key data center components.
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AI could replace 40 per cent of jobs and reach superintelligence by 2030: Sam Altman
Technology | Sep 27, 2025, 04:45 PM ISTSam Altman warned that AI could replace 40 per cent of jobs within a few years and reach superintelligence by 2030. While he acknowledged the risks of mass layoffs, he remains optimistic about AI’s role as a human-centric tool. Altman also revealed OpenAI’s plans for hardware devices.
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Sam Altman wants Siri replaced with ChatGPT: Could it happen on iPhones?
Technology | Sep 11, 2025, 08:50 AM ISTSam Altman is impressed with Apple’s new iPhone Air and even hinted that replacing Siri with ChatGPT would be a ‘great idea’. While Siri continues to lag behind rivals, Apple is reportedly exploring new AI partnerships, including with Google.
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Sam Altman to challenge Elon Musk’s Neuralink with new brain-tech startup Merge Labs
Technology | Sep 01, 2025, 05:27 PM ISTSam Altman is reportedly launching a new startup called Merge Labs, which will compete with Elon Musk’s Neuralink in brain-computer interface technology. This move sets the stage for a fresh rivalry between Musk and Altman, with the future of human-AI integration hanging in the balance.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's urgent warning: Protect yourself from AI voice scams, follow these tips
Technology | Jul 23, 2025, 04:09 PM ISTSome banks in India are using voice printing for authentication to transfer funds. However, scammers can utilise AI to bypass the system and commit fraud.
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Sam Altman uses ChatGPT for parenting advice, says his kids will never be smarter than AI
Technology | Jun 19, 2025, 05:00 PM ISTIn a recent podcast, Altman shared his thoughts on AI's growing role in daily life and predicted that future generations — including his children — will grow up surrounded by AI and never be smarter than it. While optimistic, he also acknowledged potential risks of AI dependency.
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Should we be polite to AI? Sam Altman says 'Please', 'Thank You' to ChatGPT costs millions of dollar
Technology | Apr 20, 2025, 04:21 PM ISTIn a response to an X user, Sam Altman revealed that OpenAI spends millions of dollars on electricity to interpret and generate full responses.
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ChatGPT Plus free access includes Premium AI Models and Sora Video for US and Canada students
Technology | Apr 06, 2025, 02:39 PM ISTStudents in the US and Canada can get free ChatGPT Plus access under a limited-time offer. OpenAI requires verification via SheerID. Existing student subscribers will get two extra months free. This offer helps students use advanced AI tools for learning and research.
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ChatGPT's Sam Altman posts his anime image as Indian cricket player; says loves creativity in India
Technology | Apr 03, 2025, 08:18 AM ISTChatGPT has experienced a huge jump in traffic after the Ghibli art image trend. Many Indians are participating in this trend in large numbers. Altman is trying to connect with Indians through this post.
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ChatGPT's Ghibli image demand strains OpenAI's resources; Sam Altman warns of delays, asks for GPUs
Technology | Apr 02, 2025, 07:07 AM ISTChatGPT's Ghibli images have become a trend. People are rushing to ChatGPT to convert their images into Ghibli art, which has strained the company's resources.