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Sam Altman denies reports he will get a gargantuan equity stake in OpenAI as it restructures
OpenAI may be changing to a for-profit company, but according to CEO Sam Altman, that doesn’t mean he’s about to strike it ...
OpenAI’s Sam Altman calls report of 7% equity stake ‘ludicrous’
The OpenAI boss reportedly added that investors were pushing for him to receive equity to ensure his interests remain aligned ...
Sam Altman told OpenAI employees he doesn't expect a 'giant equity stake'
As OpenAI considers a for-profit structure, chief executive Sam Altman has reportedly told employees he doesn’t plan to get a ...
OpenAI is facing turmoil over its values but its CFO remains confident AI will be a ‘cornerstone’ for a resilient democracy
In addition to leading finance, Friar seeks to keep human connection, similar to what she facilitated at Nextdoor, at the forefront of OpenAI. She is part of an ongoing dialogue on technology, ...
OpenAI Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati and 2 other execs are leaving the ChatGPT maker
A high-ranking executive at OpenAI who served a few days as its interim CEO during a period of turmoil last year says she’s leaving the artificial intelligence company ...
OpenAI looks to shift away from nonprofit roots and convert itself to for-profit company
While OpenAI already has a for-profit division, where most of its staff works, it is controlled by a nonprofit board whose mission is to help humanity.
Sam Altman is setting himself up for a massive $10 billion payday as more OpenAI executives head for the exit
OpenAI is in the process of transitioning from a nonprofit business to a for-profit one—and Sam Altman, the company’s CEO and ...
All the top OpenAI figures who have left since the 2023 attempt to oust CEO Sam Altman
From Ilya Sutskever to Mira Murati, OpenAI has seen top talent depart the company over the last 10 months.
An OpenAI shake-up wouldn't just make Sam Altman richer — he'd have more control, too
Changing the structure of OpenAI could be advantageous for Sam Altman, a corporate law expert said.
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar Reassures Staff Of 'Incredibly High' Investor Interest As CTO Mira Murati And Key Executives Exit Amid Major Strategic Shift
OpenAI's CFO Sarah Friar reportedly informed employees that investor interest in the company's funding round was "incredibly ...