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Sam Altman apologizes amid OpenAI's liability in school shootings

Sam Altman, chief executive of OpenAI, apologized to the Tumbler Ridge community in British Columbia for the company's failure to report a ChatGPT user's alarming activity before a deadly school shooting. In a letter released Thursday, Altman expressed profound regret over the decision not to......

Amex moves to acquire hyper in bid to expand Ai-powered expense tools

Financial services giant American Express has announced plans to acquire Hyper, a startup specializing in artificial intelligence-driven expense management solutions. The move highlights the growing importance of AI in reshaping corporate financial operations. Hyper, founded in 2022 and backed by Sam......

Altman tells CEOs to lock in AI capacity now or risk falling behind

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has delivered direct advice to corporate leaders on AI adoption, urging them to secure computing resources immediately, rethink how they measure AI usage, and begin using the technology themselves, warning that those who wait risk being left behind. In an interview with Axios's......

OpenAI's CFO privately questions Altman's push for a 2026 stock market listing

A rift has emerged at the top of OpenAI over the timing and financial viability of what could become one of the largest initial public offerings in technology history. Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar has privately questioned CEO Sam Altman's drive to take the company public as early as the fourth......

Altman sparks backlash with developer tribute amid AI layoffs

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman faced widespread criticism after posting a message thanking software developers at a time when job cuts linked to artificial intelligence are accelerating across the technology sector. Altman wrote on X that he felt “enormous gratitude” toward people who......

Altman says AI will be sold by usage like electricity

A video clip of OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman describing artificial intelligence as a metered utility has spread widely online, reigniting debate about how access to advanced AI should be controlled and priced. Altman made the remarks during a conversation with Global Infrastructure Partners chief......

OpenAI robotics chief resigns over concerns about Pentagon partnership

A senior executive at OpenAI has stepped down following concerns related to the company’s agreement with the United States Department of Defense, highlighting ongoing debates about the role of artificial intelligence in national security and military applications. Caitlin Kalinowski, who led robotics......

OpenAI scrambles to repair damage after rushed US military deal backlash

OpenAI is facing heavy criticism in the United States and abroad after signing a fast‑tracked contract with the US Department of Defense to deploy its AI models on classified military networks, a move that many users, employees, and civil society groups saw as opportunistic and careless. The agreement......

World App introduces encrypted chat and crypto banking in major global rollout

The World App, developed by the team behind Worldcoin and co-founded by Sam Altman, has undergone a major transformation, evolving into a multifunctional platform that merges secure communication with financial services. The latest update introduces an encrypted chat service, digital banking features,......