The Latest Breaking News from Sam Altman

OpenAI and Amazon sign $38 billion deal for AI computing power

OpenAI and Amazon have signed a $38 billion deal to run OpenAI's systems on Amazon's cloud services

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025

OpenAI signs $38bn cloud computing deal with Amazon

Agreement to use AWS datacentres, and Nvidia chips inside them, part of $1.4tn spending spree on AI infrastructure

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2025

Square Enix, Bandai, and other Japanese studios demand OpenAI stop using their content without permission, drop a not-too-subtle hint about legal trouble if it doesn't

Japan's Content Overseas Distribution Association has noticed that an awful lot of what comes out of Sora 2 "closely resembles Japanese content or images."

PC Gamer · Nov 3, 2025

Sam Altman Fires Back At Elon Musk's OpenAI 'Stole' Charge, Reminds Billionaire Of His Own Tesla Takeover Pitch

The ongoing feud between billionaire Elon Musk and Sam Altman took a new turn when Musk accused OpenAI of theft, intensifying the public dispute between the two.

Benzinga · Nov 3, 2025

Elon Musk alleges Sam Altman 'stole a non-profit' as AI bros spat over cancelled Tesla Roadster order

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, recently posted his Tesla Roadster order being mishandled on X — both of those latter companies are owned by Elon Musk, who replied with a casual "you stole a non-profit" statement. Altman was instrumental in the recent recapitalization of OpenAI into a public benefit…

Tom’s Hardware · Nov 2, 2025

Elon Musk Calls Out Sam Altman Over Tesla Roadster Refund: 'This Issue Was Fixed and You Received a Refund Within 24 Hours'

Elon Musk and Sam Altman are once again in a public spat, this time over a car.

Benzinga · Nov 2, 2025

Who is Zico Kolter? A professor leads OpenAI safety panel with power to halt unsafe AI releases

Zico Kolter leads a panel that can stop OpenAI from releasing new AI systems if they're deemed unsafe

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025

Microsoft CEO says the company doesn't have enough electricity to install all the AI GPUs in its inventory - 'you may actually have a bunch of chips sitting in inventory that I can’t plug in'

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said in an interview that he has some AI chips in inventory that he cannot use because he has nowhere to plug them in.

Tom’s Hardware · Nov 2, 2025

Sam Altman Says OpenAI Revenue Exceeds $13 Billion Estimate, Says Could Reach $100 Billion By 2027

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company is bringing in far more revenue than the widely cited $13 billion annual estimate. The executive of the artificial intelligence startup also defended its $1.4 trillion investment in infrastructure.

Benzinga · Nov 2, 2025

'I'm Envious Of The Current Generation Of 20-Year-Old Dropouts,' Says Sam Altman, Admitting He Hasn't Had A 'Real Chunk Of Free Mental Space' In Years

Young innovators who are skipping college to build startups have more freedom and opportunity than ever before, according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

Benzinga · Nov 1, 2025