The Latest Breaking News from Sam Altman

New York Times sues Microsoft and OpenAI for impacting its business, claims generative AI models don't qualify for fair use

While regulators are already investigating the question of fair use regarding AI bots like ChatGPT, it seems the New York Times wants to press the issue in the courts instead.

Windows Central · Dec 27, 2023

Microsoft's Satya Nadella is CEO of the year following his heavy investment in generative AI

CNN Business recently named Microsoft's Satya Nadella as the CEO of the year, beating OpenAI's just-reappointed CEO Sam Altman, Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, and NVIDIA's Jensen Huang.

Windows Central · Dec 27, 2023

Sam Altman Reveals List Of Top Requests From ChatGPT Users

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman asked his followers on X what they would like the AI startup to build or fix in 2024, and his post was flooded with suggestions.

International Business Times UK · Dec 26, 2023

Scrutiny of OpenAI and Microsoft relationship could affect how AI industry grows and innovates

The boardroom of OpenAI, the business that developed ChatGPT, has seen some turbulent times recently. But while the drama around the sacking and reinstatement of CEO Sam Altman has subsided, the company now faces investigation by the UK competitor authority – a regulator that’s been increasingly training its spotlight on…

The Conversation · Dec 21, 2023

Worldcoin’s eye-scanning orb is no longer available in France, India, and Brazil just months after announced expansion

Worldcoin announced in July it was expanding to offer eye scans in 35 cities around the world.

Fortune · Dec 21, 2023

OpenAI Redefines Relationship With Microsoft On Updated Website

The complex relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI includes competing with each other, sharing IP and investing billions of dollars.

International Business Times UK · Dec 21, 2023

The University of Michigan wrote Sam Altman’s venture capital firm a $75M check earlier this year for a new fund

The university’s $17.9 billion endowment has also invested directly in OpenAI and in OpenAI’s corporate venture fund, documents show.

Fortune · Dec 20, 2023

Sam Altman quietly got $75M from the University of Michigan for a new venture capital fund earlier this year

Fortune discovered the investment into Hydrazine’s fourth fund via a Freedom of Information Act request.

Fortune · Dec 19, 2023

OpenAI sneaks out website update, no longer lists Microsoft as minority owner

At some point this month, OpenAI stopped listing Microsoft as a minority owner. Instead, the organization's website now lists Microsoft as having a minority economic interest. Here's what that means.

Windows Central · Dec 19, 2023

OpenAI is paying researchers to stop superintelligent AI from going rogue

OpenAI wants researchers to find out how we can control AI systems way smarter than us and ensure they remain aligned with human values.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 19, 2023