Sam Altman reckons with a growing threat to OpenAI: Elon Musk

Tesla chief’s influence over Donald Trump encourages ChatGPT-maker into patriotic pitch to incoming administration

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Sam Altman on Microsoft, Trump and Musk

The OpenAI C.E.O. spoke with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the DealBook Summit.
The New York Times - 19h
Sam Altman of OpenAI to Donate $1 Million to Trump Inauguration

Mr. Altman and OpenAI have recently hired key executives who previously worked for the Clinton, Obama and Biden administrations.
The New York Times - 1d
OpenAI Fires Back at Elon Musk’s Lawsuit

The artificial intelligence start-up argues that Mr. Musk is trying to hamstring its business as he builds a rival company.
The New York Times - 1d
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: You could get paid one day for the AI training data we use

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says content creators should be paid for their contributions to artificial intelligence models, including for chatbots like ChatGPT.
CNBC - Dec. 6
Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman Discuss Elon Musk’s Political Power at DealBook Summit

At the DealBook summit, some billionaires and political leaders marveled at the tech mogul’s reach, access to the levers of power, and staggering wealth.
The New York Times - Dec. 4
Sam Altman brushes off Musk's influence in Trump administration amid tension

Sam Altman, the CEO of tech company OpenAI, brushed off tech billionaire Elon Musk's influence in the upcoming Trump administration, according to a Wednesday report from The New York Times. Altman ...
The Hill - Dec. 4
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Downplays Dangers of A.I. and Elon Musk

The chief executive of OpenAI said the technology would boost productivity and rejected worries that his rival mogul could use his political influence to harm competitors.
The New York Times - Dec. 4
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says Elon Musk Won’t Abuse New Friendship With Trump

AI leader Altman said today that he thinks ‘Elon will do the right thing’ when it comes to the Trump connection
Inc. - Dec. 4
Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the threat to press freedom

A second term for Trump has chilling implications for critical independent journalism and the media the industry . Donald Trump’s second term promises to deliver historic threats to US press ...
The Guardian - Dec. 4