Recently, OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman responded to the sexual assault allegations made by his sister Annie Altman, stating that the claims are "completely false." According to a report from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Annie alleged in a lawsuit filed on Monday that Sam sexually assaulted her for nine years from the 1990s to the 2000s.
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Sam acknowledged the lawsuit on social media platform X and shared a joint statement from his brothers Max and Jack, as well as their mother Connie. The Altman family strongly opposed Annie's allegations, labeling them as false claims. They mentioned that Annie has faced mental health issues in recent years, which the family is deeply concerned about, and stated that they have supported her in various ways, including financial assistance.
The statement read: "Despite this, Annie continues to ask us for more money. Throughout this process, she has made harmful and completely false allegations against our family, especially against Sam. We had chosen not to respond publicly to respect her privacy and our own. However, since she has taken legal action against Sam, we have no choice but to respond."
The Altman family also stated that Annie had previously accused family members of improperly withholding their father's 401k funds, hacking her WiFi, and subjecting her to "shadow banning" on various websites. Her most serious allegation claims that she was sexually assaulted by Sam during her childhood (she has also made sexual assault allegations against others). It is worth noting that Annie's accusations have changed over time, and the new lawsuit includes allegations related to Sam's actions as an adult.
According to a 2023 report from New York Magazine, Sam has had a long-standing estrangement from his sister. While Sam often mentions his brothers, he rarely speaks publicly about his sister. The report indicated that Annie had requested Sam to share her podcast but was denied. Additionally, Sam has made several attempts to help Annie through money, gifts, and even purchasing property.
The article also mentioned that Annie's mental health issues appeared to worsen after the death of their father Jerry in 2018, leading to instability in her personal life, including moving 20 times within a year.
Key Points:
🔹 Sam Altman denies his sister Annie's sexual assault allegations, calling them "completely false."
🔹 The Altman family states that Annie faces mental health issues and has been providing long-term financial support.
🔹 Annie's allegations have changed over time, with the lawsuit including claims related to Sam's actions as an adult.
