2024-09-29 09:59:02.AIbase.12.1k
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Denies Rumors of Receiving Large Equity Stakes
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.