In the tech industry, compensation often becomes a hot topic, and OpenAI's latest financial disclosures have once again drawn attention. The salary details of this prominent artificial intelligence company reveal an unusual compensation strategy behind the tech giant. Sam Altman's pay continues his characteristic modesty. In 2023, the CEO of OpenAI received only $76,001, a slight increase from $73,546 in 2022. Notably, even with a net worth exceeding $2 billion, Altman remains committed to his...

As the highly anticipated ChatGPT approaches its two-year anniversary, rumors about OpenAI's new flagship model have sparked renewed discussions in the industry. However, this commotion was swiftly clarified by OpenAI's CEO, Altman. The event originated from a report by tech media The Verge, where several insiders suggested that OpenAI might launch the new flagship model "Orion" on November 30, coinciding with ChatGPT's second anniversary. The report also noted that the engineering team at Microsoft Azure has already...

During a company-wide meeting on Thursday, CEO Sam Altman denied rumors that he would receive a substantial equity stake in the company. Altman made it clear that these rumors are 'not true' and emphasized that there are currently no plans for him to receive equity in OpenAI. Nevertheless, OpenAI board chair Bret Taylor revealed that the board has indeed discussed the possibility of providing Altman with equity compensation, but no final decision has been made yet. Taylor's statement suggests that the company may be considering compensation options for the CEO.

Recently, there have been reports that OpenAI is undergoing a significant business transformation and may transition into a for-profit company. According to Reuters, OpenAI is in talks with investors for a large-scale financing round, with a valuation potentially exceeding $150 billion. This transition is closely related to the company's governance structure, especially after CEO Sam Altman took the helm and mentioned the need to "improve our governance structure." The new business model will enable OpenAI to operate under a "capped profit" model.

Recently, OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman announced his decision to leave the company's internal safety committee, which was established in May of this year to oversee key safety and security decisions in the development and deployment of OpenAI's AI models. Altman's decision has drawn significant attention as he hopes to hand this role over to third-party experts to enhance transparency, collaboration, and security. With Altman's departure, this safety committee will transform into an 'independent oversight committee' focused on safety and security issues.

On an exciting evening, Oprah Winfrey presented us with a special program on Artificial Intelligence (AI) titled "AI and Our Future." The event attracted several heavyweight guests, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, tech influencer Marques Brownlee, and FBI Director Christopher Wray. The overall tone of the program was quite cautious, as if everyone was quietly drumming. Oprah pointed out at the opening that the 'devil' of AI has already been unleashed from the bottle.

Sam Altman is advancing a large-scale global AI infrastructure plan aimed at supporting AI development by establishing data centers in multiple U.S. states, enhancing energy supply, and boosting semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. The plan is expected to cost several billion dollars, seeking support from the U.S. government, and aims to form a coalition of global investors. Investors from Canada, South Korea, Japan, and the UAE are also considering participation. OpenAI is undergoing a new round of funding, targeting to raise several billion dollars, aiming to increase its valuation to $100 billion.

OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman shared a photo of strawberry growth on social media platform X, captioning it 'I love summer in the garden,' sparking speculation in the AI community about a new foundational model codenamed 'Strawberry' within OpenAI. This model could be comparable to GPT-5, aiming to showcase advanced reasoning capabilities and even the ability to browse the internet and conduct deep research. This move suggests that OpenAI may be exploring general AI intelligence, alongside companies like Anthropic, Google, and Meta.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted a photo of summer garden strawberries on social media platform X, igniting speculation that it may be related to the new project 'Strawberry'. The image and accompanying caption suggest that a new model is about to be released, leading to enthusiastic discussions among netizens. Notable account @kimmonismus analyzed it as a clue, and industry leader Bindu Reddy also expressed agreement. Recently, a new model named 'Anonymous Chatbot' appeared on the lmsys platform.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has filed a new lawsuit in federal court, accusing OpenAI and its executives of fraud and breach of contract, claiming they have abandoned their original altruistic mission in favor of personal interests and profit. The lawsuit points to OpenAI's partnership with Microsoft and the establishment of multiple profit-driven subsidiaries, which has led to a market valuation of up to tens of billions of dollars, contrary to the founding purpose. Musk is seeking a jury trial, aiming to reaffirm that OpenAI should return to its philanthropic mission focused on developing artificial general intelligence (AGI) beneficial to humanity.

Gary Marcus criticizes Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, in his column, pointing out the discrepancies between Altman's statements on AI safety and his actual actions, raising questions about integrity. Marcus expresses concerns about the safety risks of generative AI like ChatGPT, criticizing Altman's overly optimistic attitude as disconnected from reality, and believes that the safety of AI technology may never be guaranteed. He emphasizes the lack of sufficient regulation and transparency in AI research and development, posing risks to users and society.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that OpenAI will provide early access to its new generative AI model for safety testing by the U.S. AI Safety Institute. This decision aims to counter accusations of neglecting safety in AI development, following criticism for disbanding a team focused on AI safety measures. In response to concerns, OpenAI pledged to allocate 20% more computing resources to safety research and removed non-disparagement clauses for ....

In a column for The Washington Post, Sam Altman emphasizes that an international alliance led by the United States should ensure that artificial intelligence becomes a tool for freedom and democracy, preventing its use by authoritarian regimes to maintain power. He points out that "who will control AI" is a pressing issue, more urgent than climate change or political misinformation. Altman is concerned that authoritarian governments like Russia and China could leverage the benefits of AI to reinforce their control, potentially through citizen surveillance or developing cyber weapons to maintain power. He proposed four strategies to address this challenge: enhancing AI security, building support for...

OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, recently shared his insights on the highly anticipated GPT-5 model during an interview at the Aspen Ideas Festival, drawing widespread industry attention. Despite many users expecting OpenAI to unveil GPT-5 during its Spring Update event, the company eventually released the new flagship model, GPT-4o. Regarding the development progress of GPT-5, Altman said, "We still don't know. We are optimistic, but there is still much work to be done." Although the specific release

According to reports, Rain AI has recently hired a chip engineer from Apple to lead its hardware engineering team, marking the startup's second high-profile talent acquisition this month. The company, backed by Sam Altman, a former leader of the renowned Silicon Valley incubator Y Combinator, is focused on developing the next generation of artificial intelligence chips.

Elon Musk withdrew his lawsuit against OpenAI on Tuesday, which was scheduled to be heard by a San Francisco judge on Wednesday, just one day before the hearing.

Sam Altman's return to OpenAI will bring more strategic leadership. The addition of three women members injects diversity and professional experience into the board. Sue Desmond-Hellmann, Nicole Seligman, and Fidji Simo are the new members. Bret Taylor welcomes the new members and emphasizes their crucial role.

Temasek Holdings, Singapore's state-owned investment firm, is in investment negotiations with OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman. Altman is seeking funding to launch a semiconductor business aimed at reducing dependence on cutting-edge chips manufactured by Nvidia. Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, OpenAI's revenue has significantly increased.

Temasek is in talks to invest in OpenAI, marking the first time a sovereign wealth fund has invested in OpenAI. Altman is seeking funding to promote the development of chips, with the cost of AI infrastructure expected to reach as high as $7 trillion.

The SEC is investigating OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, focusing on whether statements made to investors were misleading. The investigation is centered in New York and requires executives to preserve internal documents. Altman was previously removed from his position and then reappointed amid company turmoil.