Is OpenAI secretly working on a social media platform? The makers of the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT are reportedly building a social media app with a unique method to ensure that all users are human, not bots. First reported by Forbes on Wednesday (Jan 28), the social network is said to be in the early stages of development.<h2>What reports say about OpenAI’s social network project</h2>According to the reports, a small team of fewer than 10 people is working on the project. The app is expected to position itself as a bot-free alternative to X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and other social media platforms. Bots, mostly AI-generated accounts, are increasingly becoming a serious issue on social media. In some cases, they are believed to outnumber genuine human users on certain platforms, degrading trust and authenticity.<h2>How will OpenAI social media ensure users are human, not bots?</h2>Reports claim that biometric verification may be used to establish “proof of personhood”. Forbes, citing people familiar with the project, said the methods under discussion could include iris scanning similar to that used by World Network (formerly Worldcoin), or facial recognition technology such as Apple’s Face ID. The idea is to verify that each account belongs to a real person, while limiting the creation of multiple or automated identities.<h2>Possible link to World Network and Worldcoin</h2>There is growing speculation that World Network, which owns the cryptocurrency Worldcoin, could be involved in providing biometric identification technology. World Network’s Orb device generates unique, privacy-focused digital identifiers through iris scans. Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has direct ties to this project, having been a co-founder of Worldcoin. Altman also serves as chair of Tools for Humanity, the company behind the World Network and its biometric identity system. The project was originally intented a global system for proving human identity online, alongside a cryptocurrency incentive model.While no formal partnership between OpenAI and World Network has been confirmed, reports noted that World Network’s technology is among the options being evaluated. Following the reports, the price of Worldcoin’s WLD token rose, reflecting market speculation about a possible collaboration.<h2>World Network's iris scan success</h2>The World Network project has already verified millions of users globally and has received backing from major tech investors. Although it began as a cryptocurrency-focused venture, its emphasis has shifted towards digital identity and proof-of-personhood infrastructure.Altman has occasionally expressed concerns about the massive infiltration of bots on social media platforms, saying online spaces were becoming less authentic as automated accounts proliferate.At the time of writing, OpenAI has not issued any official statement confirming or denying plans to launch a social media platform. But the reports have generated a lot of curiosity about the potential rise of yet another social media site. &nbsp;

OpenAI is reportedly developing a bot-free social media platform. The secret project might use World Network's biometric ID system, say the reports

Is OpenAI secretly working on a social media platform? The makers of the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT are reportedly building a social media app with a unique method to ensure that all users are human, not bots. First reported by Forbes on Wednesday (Jan 28), the social network is said to be in the early stages of development. What reports say about OpenAI’s social network project According to the reports, a small team of fewer than 10 people is working on the project. The app is expected to position itself as a bot-free alternative to X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and other social media platforms. Bots, mostly AI-generated accounts, are increasingly becoming a serious issue on social media. In some cases, they are believed to outnumber genuine human users on certain platforms, degrading trust and authenticity. How will OpenAI social media ensure users are human, not bots? Reports claim that biometric verification may be used to establish “proof of personhood”. Forbes, citing people familiar with the project, said the methods under discussion could include iris scanning similar to that used by World Network (formerly Worldcoin), or facial recognition technology such as Apple’s Face ID. The idea is to verify that each account belongs to a real person, while limiting the creation of multiple or automated identities. Possible link to World Network and Worldcoin There is growing speculation that World Network, which owns the cryptocurrency Worldcoin, could be involved in providing biometric identification technology. World Network’s Orb device generates unique, privacy-focused digital identifiers through iris scans. Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has direct ties to this project, having been a co-founder of Worldcoin. Altman also serves as chair of Tools for Humanity, the company behind the World Network and its biometric identity system. The project was originally intented a global system for proving human identity online, alongside a cryptocurrency incentive model. While no formal partnership between OpenAI and World Network has been confirmed, reports noted that World Network’s technology is among the options being evaluated. Following the reports, the price of Worldcoin’s WLD token rose, reflecting market speculation about a possible collaboration. World Network's iris scan success The World Network project has already verified millions of users globally and has received backing from major tech investors. Although it began as a cryptocurrency-focused venture, its emphasis has shifted towards digital identity and proof-of-personhood infrastructure. Altman has occasionally expressed concerns about the massive infiltration of bots on social media platforms, saying online spaces were becoming less authentic as automated accounts proliferate. At the time of writing, OpenAI has not issued any official statement confirming or denying plans to launch a social media platform. But the reports have generated a lot of curiosity about the potential rise of yet another social media site.

OpenAI is reportedly developing a bot-free social media platform. The secret project might use World Network's biometric ID system, say the reports

OpenAI ‘secret social media project’ may use this unique method to ensure users are human, not bots, say reports

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman is planning a visit to India in mid-February, nearly a year after his last trip to the country, as per a report by TechCrunch. The visit comes as New Delhi prepares to host a major global gathering of artificial intelligence leaders.India will host the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi between February 16 and 20. The event is expected to bring together top global technology executives.Sam Altman’s visit has not yet been publicly announced and could still change.<h2>AI summit draws global tech leaders to India</h2>The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is expected to see the presence of some of the biggest names in the AI industry. According to the summit website, confirmed attendees include Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, along with Indian business leaders such as Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani.While Sam Altman’s name does not currently appear on the official list of speakers, TechCrunch reports that OpenAI is planning closed-door meetings on the sidelines of the summit in New Delhi, where Altman is expected to be present.OpenAI is also reportedly hosting a separate event in Delhi on February 19, with venture capital firms and industry executives invited.<h2>India becomes key market for global AI companies</h2>Altman’s proposed visit highlights India’s growing importance for American AI firms. In recent months, several companies have expanded their presence in the country. Anthropic has opened an office in Bengaluru, while Google and Perplexity have partnered with Indian telecom firms to offer AI services to millions of users.OpenAI itself has been increasing hiring in India across enterprise sales, technical deployment and legal roles linked to AI regulation. Job listings are currently active in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.India has emerged as ChatGPT’s largest market by downloads and the second-largest by total users.&nbsp;However, OpenAI has faced challenges converting that popularity into paid subscriptions. To address this, the company launched a lower-priced ChatGPT Go plan last year, priced below $5, and offered it free for a year to boost adoption.<h2>India is the future of AI infrastructure</h2>India is also being studied as a possible location for future AI infrastructure. Global firms like Google and Microsoft have already announced multi-billion-dollar investments to expand AI and cloud capacity in the country. Analysts hope the summit will strengthen India’s position as a global AI destination.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is planning a mid-February India visit as New Delhi hosts the India AI Impact Summit 2026. With global tech leaders attending, the move highlights India’s growing importance as a key market and future hub for AI users, talent and infrastructure.


OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman is planning a visit to India in mid-February, nearly a year after his last trip to the country, as per a report by TechCrunch. The visit comes as New Delhi prepares to host a major global gathering of artificial intelligence leaders. India will host the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi between February 16 and 20. The event is expected to bring together top global technology executives. Sam Altman’s visit has not yet been publicly announced and could still change. AI summit draws global tech leaders to India The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is expected to see the presence of some of the biggest names in the AI industry. According to the summit website, confirmed attendees include Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, along with Indian business leaders such as Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani. While Sam Altman’s name does not currently appear on the official list of speakers, TechCrunch reports that OpenAI is planning closed-door meetings on the sidelines of the summit in New Delhi, where Altman is expected to be present. OpenAI is also reportedly hosting a separate event in Delhi on February 19, with venture capital firms and industry executives invited. India becomes key market for global AI companies Altman’s proposed visit highlights India’s growing importance for American AI firms. In recent months, several companies have expanded their presence in the country. Anthropic has opened an office in Bengaluru, while Google and Perplexity have partnered with Indian telecom firms to offer AI services to millions of users. OpenAI itself has been increasing hiring in India across enterprise sales, technical deployment and legal roles linked to AI regulation. Job listings are currently active in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. India has emerged as ChatGPT’s largest market by downloads and the second-largest by total users. However, OpenAI has faced challenges converting that popularity into paid subscriptions. To address this, the company launched a lower-priced ChatGPT Go plan last year, priced below $5, and offered it free for a year to boost adoption. India is the future of AI infrastructure India is also being studied as a possible location for future AI infrastructure. Global firms like Google and Microsoft have already announced multi-billion-dollar investments to expand AI and cloud capacity in the country. Analysts hope the summit will strengthen India’s position as a global AI destination.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is planning a mid-February India visit as New Delhi hosts the India AI Impact Summit 2026. With global tech leaders attending, the move highlights India’s growing importance as a key market and future hub for AI users, talent and infrastructure.

Sam Altman plans India visit as global AI leaders gather in New Delhi

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has said that students graduating from colleges today are likely to work in jobs that do not exist yet within the next 10 years, as artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, skills and the global workforce. He said this. Altman believes the speed of AI development is changing how work is created and performed, making it harder to predict traditional career paths while opening space for new roles built around emerging technologies.&nbsp;Speaking about the future of work, Altman said technology has always influenced jobs, but the current shift driven by AI is happening faster than earlier industrial changes. He explained that many roles in the coming decade will be built around AI systems, automation tools and advanced digital platforms, creating work that blends technology with problem-solving, creativity and decision-making. According to the report, he suggested that young graduates should not be overly focused on job titles today, as many future careers will only take shape as AI tools become more capable and widely used.&nbsp;<h2>AI is changing how people work</h2>Altman said artificial intelligence is not just about replacing tasks but about changing how people use their time and skills. He also said that AI tools are already helping people work faster, handle routine processes and focus more on higher-level thinking. This shift, he said, will continue as AI becomes more reliable and easier to use across sectors such as education, healthcare, science, engineering and digital services. Rather than eliminating all jobs, AI is expected to reshape roles, especially in knowledge-based fields, where workers will increasingly collaborate with machines.He added that learning to work with AI tools will become a basic requirement, similar to how computer skills became essential over the past two decades. Graduates who understand how to use these tools effectively are likely to adapt more easily to new types of work, while those who resist change may find it harder to keep pace.&nbsp;<h2>Skills matter more than job titles</h2>He also said that future workers should focus on building flexible skills instead of following fixed career paths; he highlighted the importance of learning how to learn, staying open to new technologies and being comfortable with constant change. He said these qualities will help people move between roles as industries evolve and new forms of work emerge. Many of the jobs people consider normal today, he pointed out, did not exist a few decades ago, and AI is likely to create a similar shift over the next 10 years.While Altman admitted it is difficult to clearly define what future jobs will look like, he said history shows that innovation usually creates opportunities over time. According to him, the transition will not happen overnight, giving governments, companies and workers time to adjust. However, he warned that adapting to AI-driven change will be essential, as the nature of work is already moving towards a more technology-driven future.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says today’s graduates may work in jobs that do not exist yet as AI reshapes the workforce. He believes future roles will focus on AI tools, creativity and problem-solving, making skills and adaptability more important than job titles.


OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has said that students graduating from colleges today are likely to work in jobs that do not exist yet within the next 10 years, as artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, skills and the global workforce. He said this. Altman believes the speed of AI development is changing how work is created and performed, making it harder to predict traditional career paths while opening space for new roles built around emerging technologies. Speaking about the future of work, Altman said technology has always influenced jobs, but the current shift driven by AI is happening faster than earlier industrial changes. He explained that many roles in the coming decade will be built around AI systems, automation tools and advanced digital platforms, creating work that blends technology with problem-solving, creativity and decision-making. According to the report, he suggested that young graduates should not be overly focused on job titles today, as many future careers will only take shape as AI tools become more capable and widely used. AI is changing how people work Altman said artificial intelligence is not just about replacing tasks but about changing how people use their time and skills. He also said that AI tools are already helping people work faster, handle routine processes and focus more on higher-level thinking. This shift, he said, will continue as AI becomes more reliable and easier to use across sectors such as education, healthcare, science, engineering and digital services. Rather than eliminating all jobs, AI is expected to reshape roles, especially in knowledge-based fields, where workers will increasingly collaborate with machines. He added that learning to work with AI tools will become a basic requirement, similar to how computer skills became essential over the past two decades. Graduates who understand how to use these tools effectively are likely to adapt more easily to new types of work, while those who resist change may find it harder to keep pace. Skills matter more than job titles He also said that future workers should focus on building flexible skills instead of following fixed career paths; he highlighted the importance of learning how to learn, staying open to new technologies and being comfortable with constant change. He said these qualities will help people move between roles as industries evolve and new forms of work emerge. Many of the jobs people consider normal today, he pointed out, did not exist a few decades ago, and AI is likely to create a similar shift over the next 10 years. While Altman admitted it is difficult to clearly define what future jobs will look like, he said history shows that innovation usually creates opportunities over time. According to him, the transition will not happen overnight, giving governments, companies and workers time to adjust. However, he warned that adapting to AI-driven change will be essential, as the nature of work is already moving towards a more technology-driven future.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says today’s graduates may work in jobs that do not exist yet as AI reshapes the workforce. He believes future roles will focus on AI tools, creativity and problem-solving, making skills and adaptability more important than job titles.

In 10 years, jobs will be completely new and different from today’s, says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

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Sam Altman’s blockchain company, “Tools for Humanity,” has made a startling demand from its staff. The company's flagship “solution” is something it calls the Orb, a spherical eyeball scanner. It basically verifies whether whoever is on the other side is a human through the crypto platform Worldcoin. The Orb sounds pretty confusing about its job, but the people tasked with working on it and other products have it all laid out pretty clearly, and that is complete devotion to the company. According to Business Insider, the company’s CEO, Alex Blania, told the staff at an all-hands conclave that they need to be fully devoted to their job, or quit. They have reportedly been told to work weekends "for the good of humanity." BI reported, "We will neither fail, nor will we be an average outcome, and that’s what we want and that’s all I care about every day and all you should care about every day, and nothing else should matter."&nbsp;At the all-hands, Blania said, "We don’t care about politics, we don’t care about DEI, we don’t care about anything, we just care about how we can achieve the mission through merit, performance, and excellence." And if you are not prepared for it, and "care about something else, you should just not be here. It’s as simple as that."&nbsp;<h2>"We work weekends for humanity"</h2>Tools for Humanity’s "team values" also talk about how the project is "important for humanity", and for that, it is crucial that the employees "work weekends and are always on call". A TV screen broadcasting a video at the company’s former office in San Francisco in February was seen by Business Insider. It read, “We believe this is a once-in-a-lifetime project and that success is important for humanity. Therefore, we work weekends, we’re always on call, and we push as hard as our circumstances allow us to. As a result, we defy the odds, get to escape velocity and succeed on the mission."&nbsp;<h2>Altman's Orb has failed to take-off</h2>Orb was launched two years ago to get two billion people to sign up in this time period. However, it has largely been a failure as Altman's product has only managed about 17.5 million subscribers. Meanwhile, the news of the staff being asked to be at the beck and call of the company on all days, at all hours, is inviting criticism, making it a double dud for Altman.

Tools for Humanity, Sam Altmans technology company focused on developing tools for digital identity and blockchain, is asking its staff to be available to work weekends and answer calls at all hours. If they cannot do so, they should not be here. 

Sam Altman’s blockchain company, “Tools for Humanity,” has made a startling demand from its staff. The company's flagship “solution” is something it calls the Orb, a spherical eyeball scanner. It basically verifies whether whoever is on the other side is a human through the crypto platform Worldcoin. The Orb sounds pretty confusing about its job, but the people tasked with working on it and other products have it all laid out pretty clearly, and that is complete devotion to the company. According to Business Insider, the company’s CEO, Alex Blania, told the staff at an all-hands conclave that they need to be fully devoted to their job, or quit. They have reportedly been told to work weekends "for the good of humanity." BI reported, "We will neither fail, nor will we be an average outcome, and that’s what we want and that’s all I care about every day and all you should care about every day, and nothing else should matter." At the all-hands, Blania said, "We don’t care about politics, we don’t care about DEI, we don’t care about anything, we just care about how we can achieve the mission through merit, performance, and excellence." And if you are not prepared for it, and "care about something else, you should just not be here. It’s as simple as that." "We work weekends for humanity" Tools for Humanity’s "team values" also talk about how the project is "important for humanity", and for that, it is crucial that the employees "work weekends and are always on call". A TV screen broadcasting a video at the company’s former office in San Francisco in February was seen by Business Insider. It read, “We believe this is a once-in-a-lifetime project and that success is important for humanity. Therefore, we work weekends, we’re always on call, and we push as hard as our circumstances allow us to. As a result, we defy the odds, get to escape velocity and succeed on the mission." Altman's Orb has failed to take-off Orb was launched two years ago to get two billion people to sign up in this time period. However, it has largely been a failure as Altman's product has only managed about 17.5 million subscribers. Meanwhile, the news of the staff being asked to be at the beck and call of the company on all days, at all hours, is inviting criticism, making it a double dud for Altman.

“Tools for Humanity," Sam Altman's technology company focused on developing tools for digital identity and blockchain, is asking its staff to be available to work weekends and answer calls at all hours. If they can't do so, “they shouldn't be here.”&nbsp;

'Work weekends for the good of humanity', Altman's Orb startup tells staff

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has acknowledged that Google’s latest advances in artificial intelligence could create ‘temporary economic headwinds’ for the company. The comments were made in an internal memo sent to employees.The memo was written shortly before Google launched Gemini 3 on 18 November, which the company described as its “most intelligent model yet”. Early feedback from developers shows Gemini 3 performing strongly in website design, coding, and other tasks that bring in major revenue for OpenAI.&nbsp;<h2>Competition rises as ChatGPT engagement cools</h2>OpenAI is facing pressure on more than one front. According to the company’s chief financial officer Sarah Friar, ChatGPT has seen a dip in user engagement in recent months. She said during a quarterly earnings call that the slowdown began after OpenAI introduced new content restrictions in August to limit unsafe responses.Despite the softer engagement, the company is on track to meet its 2025 revenue target of $13 billion, as per the same report. However, OpenAI is also spending heavily, with internal estimates suggesting an annual burn rate of around $8.5 billion.Google’s position in the AI race is strengthened by its financial scale. The company, valued at around $3.6 trillion, has generated over $70 billion in free cash flow in the past year. A share of that comes from providing cloud services not only to its own AI projects but also to OpenAI and competitors such as Anthropic.&nbsp;<h2>Google’s ‘full-stack advantage’ raises pressure on rivals</h2>Analysts say Google currently benefits from what they call a “full-stack advantage”. The company controls its entire AI pipeline from research and custom chips to cloud hosting and products used by millions each day.Gemini 3 was integrated immediately into Google Search, the Gemini app, and tools used by more than 650 million monthly users. This gives Google a faster route to scale compared to companies like OpenAI, which depend on external partners for computing infrastructure.In his memo, Altman encouraged employees to stay focused on long-term goals.He wrote:“We have built enough strength as a company to weather great models shipping elsewhere.”He added that most of OpenAI’s research team is now focused on reaching what he calls “superintelligence”, and admitted that the company is handling several difficult tasks at once from research to infrastructure to product development.Altman ended the message on a determined note:&nbsp;“I wouldn’t trade positions with any other company.”&nbsp;<h2>OpenAI pushes ahead&nbsp;</h2>The memo highlights the growing intensity of the global AI race, with OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Anthropic all competing to build more capable models. While Google may have gained momentum with Gemini 3, Altman’s message suggests that OpenAI believes it still has a strong position which is supported by rapid research progress and high global demand.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman has warned staff that Google’s new Gemini 3 model could create short-term pressure for the company. As Google’s AI tools improve quickly, OpenAI faces fresh competition in key areas like coding and design, raising new questions about the race in advanced AI.


OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has acknowledged that Google’s latest advances in artificial intelligence could create ‘temporary economic headwinds’ for the company. The comments were made in an internal memo sent to employees. The memo was written shortly before Google launched Gemini 3 on 18 November, which the company described as its “most intelligent model yet”. Early feedback from developers shows Gemini 3 performing strongly in website design, coding, and other tasks that bring in major revenue for OpenAI. Competition rises as ChatGPT engagement cools OpenAI is facing pressure on more than one front. According to the company’s chief financial officer Sarah Friar, ChatGPT has seen a dip in user engagement in recent months. She said during a quarterly earnings call that the slowdown began after OpenAI introduced new content restrictions in August to limit unsafe responses. Despite the softer engagement, the company is on track to meet its 2025 revenue target of $13 billion, as per the same report. However, OpenAI is also spending heavily, with internal estimates suggesting an annual burn rate of around $8.5 billion. Google’s position in the AI race is strengthened by its financial scale. The company, valued at around $3.6 trillion, has generated over $70 billion in free cash flow in the past year. A share of that comes from providing cloud services not only to its own AI projects but also to OpenAI and competitors such as Anthropic. Google’s ‘full-stack advantage’ raises pressure on rivals Analysts say Google currently benefits from what they call a “full-stack advantage”. The company controls its entire AI pipeline from research and custom chips to cloud hosting and products used by millions each day. Gemini 3 was integrated immediately into Google Search, the Gemini app, and tools used by more than 650 million monthly users. This gives Google a faster route to scale compared to companies like OpenAI, which depend on external partners for computing infrastructure. In his memo, Altman encouraged employees to stay focused on long-term goals. He wrote: “We have built enough strength as a company to weather great models shipping elsewhere.” He added that most of OpenAI’s research team is now focused on reaching what he calls “superintelligence”, and admitted that the company is handling several difficult tasks at once from research to infrastructure to product development. Altman ended the message on a determined note: “I wouldn’t trade positions with any other company.” OpenAI pushes ahead The memo highlights the growing intensity of the global AI race, with OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Anthropic all competing to build more capable models. While Google may have gained momentum with Gemini 3, Altman’s message suggests that OpenAI believes it still has a strong position which is supported by rapid research progress and high global demand.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman has warned staff that Google’s new Gemini 3 model could create short-term pressure for the company. As Google’s AI tools improve quickly, OpenAI faces fresh competition in key areas like coding and design, raising new questions about the race in advanced AI.

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The heads of some of the world’s biggest technology firms are expected to accompany US President Donald Trump on his state visit to Britain next week. According to Sky News, Jensen Huang, the chief executive of Nvidia, and Sam Altman, who leads OpenAI, are set to travel with Trump on Wednesday. Tim Cook, the chief executive of Apple, has also been invited to join. Their presence has fuelled speculation that new corporate deals could be announced, with the visit seen as an opportunity to show progress in a wider UK-US tech partnership.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-us-activist-group-plays-soccer-with-mock-netanyahu-head-outside-un-headquarters-1757396747397">WATCH | US activist group plays ‘soccer’ with mock Netanyahu head outside UN headquarters</a><h2>UK looks to secure AI investment</h2>Huang has already voiced concerns about Britain’s lack of infrastructure for artificial intelligence. Speaking at London Tech Week in June, he said the UK was “the largest AI ecosystem in the world without its own infrastructure”. Nvidia is currently the world’s leading maker of AI-focused chips.Altman’s OpenAI recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the UK government to explore investing in British data centres. The government has also promoted the idea of AI growth zones, which would fast-track new data centres in areas with sufficient energy supplies.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-responsibility-is-inevitable-ukraine-s-intelligence-taunts-russia-by-secretly-planting-posters-across-moscow-1757392364347">‘Responsibility is inevitable’: Ukraine’s intelligence taunts Russia by 'secretly planting' posters across Moscow</a>However, some industry figures have criticised the slow pace of progress, while others fear ministers are too close to US tech giants. The creative sector has warned that the government may weaken copyright laws in an attempt to attract investment.<h2>Ministers push UK-US tech partnership</h2>The new business secretary, Peter Kyle, was in Washington over the weekend to build “momentum on our tech partnership and trade deal ahead of the historic state visit”. The timing of Trump’s visit suggests announcements could be made to highlight Britain’s role as a hub for advanced technology, despite questions over infrastructure and regulation. The state visit, which ends next Friday, will include a banquet in St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle.Police are preparing one of the largest drone operations in their history to respond to potential threats. During Trump’s previous state visit in 2019, more than 6,300 police officers were deployed, costing the Metropolitan Police £3.4 million.

Top tech CEOs from Nvidia, OpenAI, and Apple are set to join Trump’s UK state visit, sparking speculation over UK-US tech deals as Britain seeks greater AI investment and infrastructure.

The heads of some of the world’s biggest technology firms are expected to accompany US President Donald Trump on his state visit to Britain next week. According to Sky News, Jensen Huang, the chief executive of Nvidia, and Sam Altman, who leads OpenAI, are set to travel with Trump on Wednesday. Tim Cook, the chief executive of Apple, has also been invited to join. Their presence has fuelled speculation that new corporate deals could be announced, with the visit seen as an opportunity to show progress in a wider UK-US tech partnership. Also read: WATCH | US activist group plays ‘soccer’ with mock Netanyahu head outside UN headquarters UK looks to secure AI investment Huang has already voiced concerns about Britain’s lack of infrastructure for artificial intelligence. Speaking at London Tech Week in June, he said the UK was “the largest AI ecosystem in the world without its own infrastructure”. Nvidia is currently the world’s leading maker of AI-focused chips. Altman’s OpenAI recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the UK government to explore investing in British data centres. The government has also promoted the idea of AI growth zones, which would fast-track new data centres in areas with sufficient energy supplies. Also read: ‘Responsibility is inevitable’: Ukraine’s intelligence taunts Russia by 'secretly planting' posters across Moscow However, some industry figures have criticised the slow pace of progress, while others fear ministers are too close to US tech giants. The creative sector has warned that the government may weaken copyright laws in an attempt to attract investment. Ministers push UK-US tech partnership The new business secretary, Peter Kyle, was in Washington over the weekend to build “momentum on our tech partnership and trade deal ahead of the historic state visit”. The timing of Trump’s visit suggests announcements could be made to highlight Britain’s role as a hub for advanced technology, despite questions over infrastructure and regulation. The state visit, which ends next Friday, will include a banquet in St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle. Police are preparing one of the largest drone operations in their history to respond to potential threats. During Trump’s previous state visit in 2019, more than 6,300 police officers were deployed, costing the Metropolitan Police £3.4 million.

Top tech CEOs from Nvidia, OpenAI, and Apple are set to join Trump’s UK state visit, sparking speculation over UK-US tech deals as Britain seeks greater AI investment and infrastructure.

AI heavyweights from Nvidia, OpenAI, and Apple to join Trump on UK state visit: A new era for UK-US tech partnership?

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he no longer uses Google Search OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has said that he doesn’t remember the last time he used Google Search. Speaking at a recent dinner with reporters, Altman said that for normal searches, he relies on ChatGPT. &nbsp;“I don’t use Google anymore.”&nbsp;The comments published by The Verge’s Command Line newsletter.&nbsp;“I don’t use Google anymore. I legitimately cannot tell you the last time I did a Google search.”&nbsp;OpenAI released GPT-5, the latest and most advanced version of its ChatGPT chatbot, on August 7, 2025.&nbsp; And Altman described it as a “major upgrade” and “a significant step along the path of AGI”.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>The bigger picture</h2>Altman’s comments come at a time when AI tools are beginning to reshape how people search for and consume information. While Google Search remains widely used, the rise of AI chatbots like ChatGPT signals changing habits, especially among younger users and professionals in technology. However, experts say search engines are not going away soon. Instead, the future may involve a mix of traditional web search and AI-driven assistants, with both competing for users’ attention.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he can't remember the last time he used Google Search. At a recent dinner with reporters, he shared that he now uses ChatGPT for most of his everyday searches.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he no longer uses Google Search OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has said that he doesn’t remember the last time he used Google Search. Speaking at a recent dinner with reporters, Altman said that for normal searches, he relies on ChatGPT. “I don’t use Google anymore.” The comments published by The Verge’s Command Line newsletter. “I don’t use Google anymore. I legitimately cannot tell you the last time I did a Google search.” OpenAI released GPT-5, the latest and most advanced version of its ChatGPT chatbot, on August 7, 2025. And Altman described it as a “major upgrade” and “a significant step along the path of AGI”. The bigger picture Altman’s comments come at a time when AI tools are beginning to reshape how people search for and consume information. While Google Search remains widely used, the rise of AI chatbots like ChatGPT signals changing habits, especially among younger users and professionals in technology. However, experts say search engines are not going away soon. Instead, the future may involve a mix of traditional web search and AI-driven assistants, with both competing for users’ attention.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he doesn't remember the last time he used Google Search. At a recent dinner with reporters, he shared that he now uses ChatGPT for most of his everyday searches.

'I don’t Google anymore,' says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

Elon Musk has made Grok 4 free to all users worldwide. This announcement comes days after the release of Chat GPT 5. Grok 4 AI model was released late in July. Previously, it was available to subscribers of SuperGrok and X Premium. &nbsp;However, this free access comes with a catch: only a limited number of queries, five queries per 12 hours, are allowed for each user, after which users have to subscribe for full access. However, this is for a limited time.&nbsp;Users can access Grok via two modes: auto mode and expert mode. Auto mode allows routing prompts to send complex problems to Grok 4. Expert mode lets every query be answered by Grok 4. Apart from this, Elon Musk's Grok AI also has an AI-powered imaging tool, Grok Imagine. It allows creating images from text or audio prompts. It also allows you to turn any image into a video. &nbsp;The use of Imagine has skyrocketed with a record 44 million images being generated in one day. There is also a spicy mode, which allows more creative, bold content. It has produced deepfake, sexually suggestive content of Taylor Swift and Sydney Sweeney without explicit prompts. This raised an ethical concern.Elon Musk's xAI in a post on the platform X on Sunday announced, "Grok 4 is now free for all users worldwide!Simply use Auto mode, and Grok will route complex queries to Grok 4. Prefer control? Choose "Expert" anytime to always use Grok 4. For a limited time, we are rolling out generous usage limits so you can explore Grok 4’s full potential."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Grok 4 is now free for all users worldwide! Simply use Auto mode, and Grok will route complex queries to Grok 4. Prefer control? Choose &quot;Expert&quot; anytime to always use Grok 4. For a limited time, we are rolling out generous usage limits so you can explore Grok 4’s full… <a href="https://t.co/VW1Pn3ivke">pic.twitter.com/VW1Pn3ivke</a>&mdash; xAI (@xai) <a href="https://twitter.com/xai/status/1954573454214418820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The competition between OpenAI and xAI is heating up. On Tuesday, Elon Musk accused Apple of favouring OpenAI in its Apple store. He claimed that Apple ‘makes it impossible’ for any AI company to reach the top in the App Store, which is an “unequivocal antitrust violation”. He also threatened that xAI will take legal action.In response, Sam Altman hit back by saying, &nbsp;"This is a remarkable claim given what I have heard alleged that Elon does to manipulate X to benefit himself and his own companies and harm his competitors and people he doesn't like.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This is a remarkable claim given what I have heard alleged that Elon does to manipulate X to benefit himself and his own companies and harm his competitors and people he doesn&#39;t like. <a href="https://t.co/HlgzO4c2iC">https://t.co/HlgzO4c2iC</a>&mdash; Sam Altman (@sama) <a href="https://twitter.com/sama/status/1955094792804720660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Elon Musk has made Grok 4 free for all users worldwide with certain restrictions for a limited time. This comes just a few days after the release of Chat GPT5 by  OpenAI.

Elon Musk has made Grok 4 free to all users worldwide. This announcement comes days after the release of Chat GPT 5. Grok 4 AI model was released late in July. Previously, it was available to subscribers of SuperGrok and X Premium. However, this free access comes with a catch: only a limited number of queries, five queries per 12 hours, are allowed for each user, after which users have to subscribe for full access. However, this is for a limited time. Users can access Grok via two modes: auto mode and expert mode. Auto mode allows routing prompts to send complex problems to Grok 4. Expert mode lets every query be answered by Grok 4. Apart from this, Elon Musk's Grok AI also has an AI-powered imaging tool, Grok Imagine. It allows creating images from text or audio prompts. It also allows you to turn any image into a video. The use of Imagine has skyrocketed with a record 44 million images being generated in one day. There is also a spicy mode, which allows more creative, bold content. It has produced deepfake, sexually suggestive content of Taylor Swift and Sydney Sweeney without explicit prompts. This raised an ethical concern. Elon Musk's xAI in a post on the platform X on Sunday announced, "Grok 4 is now free for all users worldwide! Simply use Auto mode, and Grok will route complex queries to Grok 4. Prefer control? Choose "Expert" anytime to always use Grok 4. For a limited time, we are rolling out generous usage limits so you can explore Grok 4’s full potential."

Grok 4 is free for all users worldwide with certain restrictions for a limited time. Elon Musk has ramped up his efforts to compete with OpenAI. He has recently accused Apple's algorithms of favouring OpenAI, ‘making it impossible’ for any other AI app to reach the top of the chart.

Elon Musk makes Grok 4 FREE for everyone, but there’s a sneaky catch you can’t ignore!

As OpenAI gets ready to launch GPT-5 in August 2025, CEO Sam Altman has shared his concerns about the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. Speaking on This Past Weekend podcast hosted by Theo Von, Altman admitted he felt “scared” while testing GPT-5. He compared its development to the Manhattan Project, where scientists who built the atomic bomb later worried about its consequences.&nbsp;His comments in podcast have brought more attention to the fast pace of AI development and raised questions about how prepared society is for such powerful tools.&nbsp;<h2>Altman says GPT-5 could be a turning point</h2>He explained that GPT-5 felt “very fast”, not just in processing speed but in how quickly AI is moving forward. “What have we done?” he asked during the interview, reflecting on whether the world is ready for what’s coming next.&nbsp;According to Altman, one major concern is that regulations are not keeping up. “It feels like there are no adults in the room,” he said, suggesting that there is not enough oversight as AI becomes more powerful.&nbsp;He said that although OpenAI supports safe AI development, GPT-5 may have advanced faster than expected. The pressure to innovate is strong, but the systems to guide it safely are still being built.&nbsp;<h2>GPT-5 may take AI closer to AGI</h2>GPT-5 is expected to be much more advanced than GPT-4. Reports suggest it will include stronger reasoning, better memory, and improved multimodal abilities. Users might experience smoother interactions without switching between models.&nbsp;However, Altman has said GPT-4 “kind of sucks” compared to GPT-5, which has led to concerns about the next version being harder to control. Some experts believe GPT-5 might be a major step towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), where AI systems begin to think and act on their own across different tasks.&nbsp;Altman, who once thought AGI would arrive quietly, now sounds more cautious. He is worried about how fast it may come and whether society is ready for it.&nbsp;<h2>What’s behind the pressure?</h2>OpenAI is also facing pressure from investors. Microsoft has invested $13.5 billion in the company, and other players like Google DeepMind and Perplexity.ai are pushing ahead. Internally, there are reports that OpenAI could shift to a for-profit model and may even use the AGI label to change its current structure.&nbsp;According to The Guardian and The Verge, some insiders believe declaring AGI could help the company break certain partnership terms.&nbsp;While some critics think Altman’s statements are just promotional, his tone suggests real concern not about AI becoming evil but about people losing control of the tools they’ve created.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he felt “scared” testing GPT‑5, likening it to the Manhattan Project. As the AI’s speed and capability leap ahead, He warns that society and governments aren’t keeping pace. Could GPT‑5 be a turning point? 

As OpenAI gets ready to launch GPT-5 in August 2025, CEO Sam Altman has shared his concerns about the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. Speaking on This Past Weekend podcast hosted by Theo Von, Altman admitted he felt “scared” while testing GPT-5. He compared its development to the Manhattan Project, where scientists who built the atomic bomb later worried about its consequences. His comments in podcast have brought more attention to the fast pace of AI development and raised questions about how prepared society is for such powerful tools. Altman says GPT-5 could be a turning point He explained that GPT-5 felt “very fast”, not just in processing speed but in how quickly AI is moving forward. “What have we done?” he asked during the interview, reflecting on whether the world is ready for what’s coming next. According to Altman, one major concern is that regulations are not keeping up. “It feels like there are no adults in the room,” he said, suggesting that there is not enough oversight as AI becomes more powerful. He said that although OpenAI supports safe AI development, GPT-5 may have advanced faster than expected. The pressure to innovate is strong, but the systems to guide it safely are still being built. GPT-5 may take AI closer to AGI GPT-5 is expected to be much more advanced than GPT-4. Reports suggest it will include stronger reasoning, better memory, and improved multimodal abilities. Users might experience smoother interactions without switching between models. However, Altman has said GPT-4 “kind of sucks” compared to GPT-5, which has led to concerns about the next version being harder to control. Some experts believe GPT-5 might be a major step towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), where AI systems begin to think and act on their own across different tasks. Altman, who once thought AGI would arrive quietly, now sounds more cautious. He is worried about how fast it may come and whether society is ready for it. What’s behind the pressure? OpenAI is also facing pressure from investors. Microsoft has invested $13.5 billion in the company, and other players like Google DeepMind and Perplexity.ai are pushing ahead. Internally, there are reports that OpenAI could shift to a for-profit model and may even use the AGI label to change its current structure. According to The Guardian and The Verge, some insiders believe declaring AGI could help the company break certain partnership terms. While some critics think Altman’s statements are just promotional, his tone suggests real concern not about AI becoming evil but about people losing control of the tools they’ve created.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he felt “scared” testing GPT‑5, likening it to the Manhattan Project. As the AI’s speed and capability leap ahead, He warns that society and governments aren’t keeping pace. Could GPT‑5 be a turning point?&nbsp;

Why is Sam Altman worried about AI regulation as ChatGPT 5 launches in August?

Computers have already beaten humans in games like chess and poker but in competitive coding, humans are still slightly ahead of artificial intelligence (AI). Earlier this month, Polish coder and mind sports champion Przemyslaw Debiak, also known as “Psyho,” has beaten the OpenAI’s AI system at the AtCoder World Tour Finals 2025 in Tokyo. Despite the win, he believes that he might be the last human to win this contest as AI keeps improving rapidly. According to the reports in Ars Technia, this contest might been the first time where an AI model competed directly against top human programmers in a major world championship (onsite).&nbsp;"Humanity has prevailed (for now!) I'm completely exhausted. I figured, I had 10 hours of sleep in the last 3 days and I'm barely alive," wrote Debiak on X (formerly Twitter).&nbsp;"The results are official now and my lead over AI increased from 5.5 per cent to 9.5 per cent. Honestly, the hype feels kind of bizarre. Never expected so many people would be interested in programming contests. Guess this means I should drop in here more often," he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="AI gone rogue? Wipes live company database in 'panic' — then lies about it">AI gone rogue? Wipes live company database in 'panic' — then lies about it</a>&nbsp;The AtCoder contest featured 11 top human coders based on global rankings and the one AI developed by OpenAI. The AI finished second and was just 9.5 per cent &nbsp;behind Psyho. OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman also congratulated Przemyslaw Debiak on the win.&nbsp;The 10-hour epic challenge involved solving a complex problem like the “travelling salesman problem,” where the goal is to find the shortest route that visits each city once.&nbsp;&nbsp;The contest challenged participants to solve one tough optimisation problem within 10 hours. They had to use smart and perfect methods to find the best answers within a tight time limit.&nbsp;Although Psyho (Przemyslaw Debiak) won the event but the AI system still beat all the other top human coders, who had earned their spots through a year of rankings.&nbsp;Tech giants like Microsoft and Meta are now using AI to help to write code and in May, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that AI might replace 20 per cent of office jobs in the next five years. &nbsp;

Big tech companies like Microsoft and Meta are now using AI to help with the coding. In May, Anthropic’s CEO Dario Amodei said that AI could take over 20% of office jobs in the next five years.

Computers have already beaten humans in games like chess and poker but in competitive coding, humans are still slightly ahead of artificial intelligence (AI). Earlier this month, Polish coder and mind sports champion Przemyslaw Debiak, also known as “Psyho,” has beaten the OpenAI’s AI system at the AtCoder World Tour Finals 2025 in Tokyo. Despite the win, he believes that he might be the last human to win this contest as AI keeps improving rapidly. According to the reports in Ars Technia, this contest might been the first time where an AI model competed directly against top human programmers in a major world championship (onsite). "Humanity has prevailed (for now!) I'm completely exhausted. I figured, I had 10 hours of sleep in the last 3 days and I'm barely alive," wrote Debiak on X (formerly Twitter). "The results are official now and my lead over AI increased from 5.5 per cent to 9.5 per cent. Honestly, the hype feels kind of bizarre. Never expected so many people would be interested in programming contests. Guess this means I should drop in here more often," he added. Also Read - AI gone rogue? Wipes live company database in 'panic' — then lies about it The AtCoder contest featured 11 top human coders based on global rankings and the one AI developed by OpenAI. The AI finished second and was just 9.5 per cent behind Psyho. OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman also congratulated Przemyslaw Debiak on the win. The 10-hour epic challenge involved solving a complex problem like the “travelling salesman problem,” where the goal is to find the shortest route that visits each city once. The contest challenged participants to solve one tough optimisation problem within 10 hours. They had to use smart and perfect methods to find the best answers within a tight time limit. Although Psyho (Przemyslaw Debiak) won the event but the AI system still beat all the other top human coders, who had earned their spots through a year of rankings. Tech giants like Microsoft and Meta are now using AI to help to write code and in May, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that AI might replace 20 per cent of office jobs in the next five years.

Big tech companies like Microsoft and Meta are now using AI to help with the coding. In May, Anthropic’s CEO Dario Amodei said that AI could take over 20% of office jobs in the next five years.

Are humans still better than AI at coding? Human coder beats AI in epic 10-hour showdown

‘All of my pawns are gone’: Magnus Carlsen beats ChatGPT at chess without losing a single piece

Carlsen shared screenshots of the game on X, captioned: “I sometimes get bored while travelling.”&nbsp;

In a significant turn of events, artificial intelligence (AI) major OpenAI announced on May 05 that the company will maintain its nonprofit control of its business operations despite plans to create a public benefit corporation (PBC). This decision likely constrains CEO Sam Altman's authority over the ChatGPT maker.
In a letter to the employees, Altman said, &ldquo;We made the decision for the nonprofit to retain control of OpenAI after hearing from civic leaders and engaging in constructive dialogue with the offices of the Attorney General of Delaware and the Attorney General of California.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Our mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity,&rdquo; the letter said. &ldquo;We are committed to this path of democratic AI. We want to put incredible tools in the hands of everyone,&rdquo; it added.
OpenAI had earlier proposed restructuring its operations to increase its for-profit status, a move that had raised concerns about the company&rsquo;s commitment to its original mission of developing artificial general intelligence for the benefit of humanity. However, following mounting pressure and legal challenges, including a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk, OpenAI has altered its approach, with the nonprofit parent organisation now set to remain in charge.
<h2 dir="ltr">The new structure</h2>
CNBC reported that in a video call with reporters, OpenAI&rsquo;s board chairman Bret Taylor said, &ldquo;With the structure we&rsquo;re contemplating, the not-for-profit will remain in control of OpenAI&rdquo;.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We will be converting the limited liability company that is a subsidiary of that nonprofit to a public benefit corporation. By doing so, it will change the equity structure of that company so that employees, investors and the not-for-profit can own equity in that PBC,&rdquo; he added.
Taylor said OpenAI had commissioned outside financial advisors to consult on the recapitalisation. He declined to share how much of a stake the nonprofit would have in the company, though it will be a majority.
Under the new structure, OpenAI&rsquo;s nonprofit board will maintain governance over the company, with the same directors likely serving on both the nonprofit and the PBC boards. Taylor reassured reporters that the company's mission will remain its top priority, and the nonprofit board's fiduciary duty will be strictly bound to that mission.
<h2 dir="ltr">Backlash on the for-profit plan</h2>
OpenAI began as a nonprofit, but Altman has been proposing changes to the firm&rsquo;s structure since his brief yet controversial ouster from the AI research lab in November 2023. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who was also a co-founder of OpenAI, has also criticised the company and filed a lawsuit blocking the plan, accusing Altman of prioritising growth over the lab&rsquo;s original mission of creating technology for the benefit of humanity.
In December, Altman announced plans to revamp OpenAI&rsquo;s structure to become a public benefit company. The move raised concerns about whether OpenAI would allocate enough funds to its nonprofit arm and whether it would lead to greater corporate influence.
The plan drew sharp criticism from former OpenAI employees and AI experts. Some expressed concerns that transitioning to a for-profit structure would undermine OpenAI&rsquo;s core mission and reduce accountability, particularly as the company works toward creating AGI. A letter sent to attorneys general in California and Delaware last month warned that removing nonprofit oversight could "subvert OpenAI&rsquo;s charitable purpose" and create significant governance risks.
OpenAI&rsquo;s hybrid structure has included a capped-profit limited partnership that was created in 2019. The original nonprofit is the controlling shareholder and would have been spun out as an independent entity if OpenAI had succeeded in its efforts. With that change no longer taking place, OpenAI&rsquo;s investors receive convertible notes that will turn into equity.
<h2 dir="ltr">Growth path</h2>
As OpenAI charts its new path, it continues to draw attention in the world of AI technology. OpenAI has agreed to acquire AI-based coding tool Windsurf, an AI coding assistant for developers and enterprises, for around $3 billion, according to a Bloomberg report. The acquisition of Windsurf is currently not closed, and if completed would be the largest ever by the ChatGPT maker.
The acquisition would bolster its position in the competitive AI landscape, positioning OpenAI against rivals such as Anthropic and Microsoft&rsquo;s GitHub.
Despite facing ongoing legal disputes with Elon Musk, OpenAI&rsquo;s market value remains robust, estimated at $300 billion, with 400 million weekly users of its flagship product, ChatGPT. These recent developments reflect the company's ongoing efforts to balance rapid growth with its core mission, even as it navigates an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
(With inputs from agencies)

Business& Economy:  OpenAI’s nonprofit board will maintain governance over the company, with the same directors likely serving on both the nonprofit and the PBC boards

In a significant turn of events, artificial intelligence (AI) major OpenAI announced on May 05 that the company will maintain its nonprofit control of its business operations despite plans to create a public benefit corporation (PBC). This decision likely constrains CEO Sam Altman's authority over the ChatGPT maker. In a letter to the employees, Altman said, “We made the decision for the nonprofit to retain control of OpenAI after hearing from civic leaders and engaging in constructive dialogue with the offices of the Attorney General of Delaware and the Attorney General of California.” “Our mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity,” the letter said. “We are committed to this path of democratic AI. We want to put incredible tools in the hands of everyone,” it added. OpenAI had earlier proposed restructuring its operations to increase its for-profit status, a move that had raised concerns about the company’s commitment to its original mission of developing artificial general intelligence for the benefit of humanity. However, following mounting pressure and legal challenges, including a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk, OpenAI has altered its approach, with the nonprofit parent organisation now set to remain in charge. The new structure CNBC reported that in a video call with reporters, OpenAI’s board chairman Bret Taylor said, “With the structure we’re contemplating, the not-for-profit will remain in control of OpenAI”. “We will be converting the limited liability company that is a subsidiary of that nonprofit to a public benefit corporation. By doing so, it will change the equity structure of that company so that employees, investors and the not-for-profit can own equity in that PBC,” he added. Taylor said OpenAI had commissioned outside financial advisors to consult on the recapitalisation. He declined to share how much of a stake the nonprofit would have in the company, though it will be a majority. Under the new structure, OpenAI’s nonprofit board will maintain governance over the company, with the same directors likely serving on both the nonprofit and the PBC boards. Taylor reassured reporters that the company's mission will remain its top priority, and the nonprofit board's fiduciary duty will be strictly bound to that mission. Backlash on the for-profit plan OpenAI began as a nonprofit, but Altman has been proposing changes to the firm’s structure since his brief yet controversial ouster from the AI research lab in November 2023. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who was also a co-founder of OpenAI, has also criticised the company and filed a lawsuit blocking the plan, accusing Altman of prioritising growth over the lab’s original mission of creating technology for the benefit of humanity. In December, Altman announced plans to revamp OpenAI’s structure to become a public benefit company. The move raised concerns about whether OpenAI would allocate enough funds to its nonprofit arm and whether it would lead to greater corporate influence. The plan drew sharp criticism from former OpenAI employees and AI experts. Some expressed concerns that transitioning to a for-profit structure would undermine OpenAI’s core mission and reduce accountability, particularly as the company works toward creating AGI. A letter sent to attorneys general in California and Delaware last month warned that removing nonprofit oversight could "subvert OpenAI’s charitable purpose" and create significant governance risks. OpenAI’s hybrid structure has included a capped-profit limited partnership that was created in 2019. The original nonprofit is the controlling shareholder and would have been spun out as an independent entity if OpenAI had succeeded in its efforts. With that change no longer taking place, OpenAI’s investors receive convertible notes that will turn into equity. Growth path As OpenAI charts its new path, it continues to draw attention in the world of AI technology. OpenAI has agreed to acquire AI-based coding tool Windsurf, an AI coding assistant for developers and enterprises, for around $3 billion, according to a Bloomberg report. The acquisition of Windsurf is currently not closed, and if completed would be the largest ever by the ChatGPT maker. The acquisition would bolster its position in the competitive AI landscape, positioning OpenAI against rivals such as Anthropic and Microsoft’s GitHub. Despite facing ongoing legal disputes with Elon Musk, OpenAI’s market value remains robust, estimated at $300 billion, with 400 million weekly users of its flagship product, ChatGPT. These recent developments reflect the company's ongoing efforts to balance rapid growth with its core mission, even as it navigates an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. (With inputs from agencies)

OpenAI reverses restructuring plan; nonprofit arm to retain control

Social media is ruthless and spares no one, and many learn this the hard way. The latest name in the list is that of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Altman shared his cricketer avatar that he created using OpenAI&rsquo;s chatbot ChatGPT, and the anime-style image it rendered was him wielding a bat in the Team India jersey.&nbsp;
Altman shared in an X post that he fed ChatGPT the prompt: &ldquo;Sam Altman as a cricket player in anime style&rdquo;. The bot generated an image of Altman holding a bat in a blue India jersey.&nbsp;
Altman&rsquo;s post sent social media users into a tizzy.&nbsp;
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prompt: sam altman as a cricket player in anime style <a href="https://t.co/kgflS6dT6o">pic.twitter.com/kgflS6dT6o</a>
&mdash; Sam Altman (@sama) <a href="https://twitter.com/sama/status/1907531078581272931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
Some Indian social media users were elated to see Altman in their team&rsquo;s colours, but many wondered about his motives for sharing the image.
&ldquo;Sam trying hard to attract Indian customers,&rdquo; one user said.
&ldquo;Now awaiting your India announcement. How much are you allocating out of that $40bn to India,&rdquo; another user asked in comment referring to the record funding recently secured by Altman for his firm, OpenAI.
Since India is a populous nation where the craze for cricket is immense, ChatGPT may have learned this during its training, but social media users didn&rsquo;t give Altman any benefit of the doubt.
Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-outpacing-the-world-openai-ceo-sam-altman-lauds-ai-adoption-wave-in-india-8918916" rel="dofollow">'India outpacing the world': OpenAI CEO Sam Altman lauds AI adoption wave in India</a>
Another user shared the pattern he spotted in Altman&rsquo;s recent social media posts and popped a question that seems to be on many users&rsquo; minds.
&ldquo;Over the past few days, you&rsquo;ve been praising India and Indian customers a lot. How did this sudden love for India come about? It feels like there&rsquo;s some deep strategy going on behind the scenes,&rdquo; he wrote on X.
Altman had recently praised India&rsquo;s adoption of AI technology, and said it was &ldquo;amazing to watch&rdquo; and that it was &ldquo;outpacing the world&rdquo;.
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what's happening with ai adoption in india right now is amazing to watch. we love to see the explosion of creativity--india is outpacing the world.
&mdash; Sam Altman (@sama) <a href="https://twitter.com/sama/status/1907451374809624813?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
One Reddit user said, while sharing Altman&rsquo;s post on X, &ldquo;Can someone tell me what Sam Altman is talking about here in his tweet?&rdquo;
Just a few days earlier, Altman had retweeted Studio Ghibli-style images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that had been shared by the Indian government&rsquo;s citizen engagement platform.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/studio-ghibli-style-images-ai-tools-other-than-chatgpt-to-transform-your-photos-for-free-8913617" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Studio Ghibli-style images: AI tools other than ChatGPT to transform your photos for free</a>
Now, for those who may question why Altman needs to pander to India when his firm and its chatbot are doing well, the reason may lie in his past views on India&rsquo;s AI capabilities that had left many ruffled.
During his 2023 visit to India, Altman had been dismissive of small Indian start-ups making AI tools that could compete with OpenAI&rsquo;s creations.
At an event, when he was asked how a small, smart team with a low budget of about $10 million could build substantial AI foundational models, the OpenAI CEO had replied that it would be &ldquo;totally hopeless&rdquo; to attempt this.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/openai-not-for-sale-sam-altman-calls-elon-musk-competitor-who-is-not-able-to-beat-us-8711753" target="_blank" rel="noopener">'OpenAI not for sale': Sam Altman calls Elon Musk 'competitor who is not able to beat us'</a>
Altman visited India again in February this year, but with very different views, as he expressed eagerness to collaborate with India on making low-cost AI models
He met Indian minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and praised India for its swift pace of adopting AI technologies. He revealed that India was OpenAI&rsquo;s second-largest market, and the number of users had tripled in a year. Technology analysts say that India is a huge AI market, and social media users have seen other CEOs woo India because of its massive user base and its perceived profitability.
In January this year, Aravind Srinivas, the founder of AI search engine Perplexity, said in a post on X that he was willing to invest both $1 million and five hours of his time every week to &ldquo;make India great again in the context of AI&rdquo;.
And since AI models like Grok and Gemini are also becoming popular in India, Altman may have been driven by pure business interests and nothing else.

Altman shared in an X post that he fed ChatGPT the prompt: “Sam Altman as a cricket player in anime style”. The bot generated an image of Altman holding a bat in a blue India jersey. Trending | World

Social media is ruthless and spares no one, and many learn this the hard way. The latest name in the list is that of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Altman shared his cricketer avatar that he created using OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT, and the anime-style image it rendered was him wielding a bat in the Team India jersey. Altman shared in an X post that he fed ChatGPT the prompt: “Sam Altman as a cricket player in anime style”. The bot generated an image of Altman holding a bat in a blue India jersey. Altman’s post sent social media users into a tizzy. prompt: sam altman as a cricket player in anime style pic.twitter.com/kgflS6dT6o — Sam Altman (@sama) April 2, 2025 Some Indian social media users were elated to see Altman in their team’s colours, but many wondered about his motives for sharing the image. “Sam trying hard to attract Indian customers,” one user said. “Now awaiting your India announcement. How much are you allocating out of that $40bn to India,” another user asked in comment referring to the record funding recently secured by Altman for his firm, OpenAI. Since India is a populous nation where the craze for cricket is immense, ChatGPT may have learned this during its training, but social media users didn’t give Altman any benefit of the doubt. Also Read | 'India outpacing the world': OpenAI CEO Sam Altman lauds AI adoption wave in India Another user shared the pattern he spotted in Altman’s recent social media posts and popped a question that seems to be on many users’ minds. “Over the past few days, you’ve been praising India and Indian customers a lot. How did this sudden love for India come about? It feels like there’s some deep strategy going on behind the scenes,” he wrote on X. Altman had recently praised India’s adoption of AI technology, and said it was “amazing to watch” and that it was “outpacing the world”. what's happening with ai adoption in india right now is amazing to watch. we love to see the explosion of creativity--india is outpacing the world. — Sam Altman (@sama) April 2, 2025 One Reddit user said, while sharing Altman’s post on X, “Can someone tell me what Sam Altman is talking about here in his tweet?” Just a few days earlier, Altman had retweeted Studio Ghibli-style images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that had been shared by the Indian government’s citizen engagement platform. Also read: Studio Ghibli-style images: AI tools other than ChatGPT to transform your photos for free Now, for those who may question why Altman needs to pander to India when his firm and its chatbot are doing well, the reason may lie in his past views on India’s AI capabilities that had left many ruffled. During his 2023 visit to India, Altman had been dismissive of small Indian start-ups making AI tools that could compete with OpenAI’s creations. At an event, when he was asked how a small, smart team with a low budget of about $10 million could build substantial AI foundational models, the OpenAI CEO had replied that it would be “totally hopeless” to attempt this. Also read: 'OpenAI not for sale': Sam Altman calls Elon Musk 'competitor who is not able to beat us' Altman visited India again in February this year, but with very different views, as he expressed eagerness to collaborate with India on making low-cost AI models He met Indian minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and praised India for its swift pace of adopting AI technologies. He revealed that India was OpenAI’s second-largest market, and the number of users had tripled in a year. Technology analysts say that India is a huge AI market, and social media users have seen other CEOs woo India because of its massive user base and its perceived profitability. In January this year, Aravind Srinivas, the founder of AI search engine Perplexity, said in a post on X that he was willing to invest both $1 million and five hours of his time every week to “make India great again in the context of AI”. And since AI models like Grok and Gemini are also becoming popular in India, Altman may have been driven by pure business interests and nothing else.

Sam Altman shares his AI-generated cricketer avatar in India jersey; internet sees biz strategy, roasts him

OpenAI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sam Altman on Wednesday (April 2) praised India for its AI adoption, saying that the country is "outpacing the world".&nbsp;
Altman said that what's happening in India right now is "amazing to watch".&nbsp;
"what's happening with ai adoption in India right now is amazing to watch. We love to see the explosion of creativity--India is outpacing the world," OpenAI chief posted on X.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/studio-ghibli-style-images-ai-tools-other-than-chatgpt-to-transform-your-photos-for-free-8913617">Studio Ghibli-style images: AI tools other than ChatGPT to transform your photos for free</a>
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what's happening with ai adoption in india right now is amazing to watch. we love to see the explosion of creativity--india is outpacing the world.
&mdash; Sam Altman (@sama) <a href="https://twitter.com/sama/status/1907451374809624813?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
On Tuesday, Altman also reshared a post by "MyGovIndia", where they posted Ghibli-styled images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;
The OpenAI CEO posted an emoji of the Indian flag on the reshared post.&nbsp;
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🇮🇳 <a href="https://t.co/dFtIsE32rC">https://t.co/dFtIsE32rC</a>
&mdash; Sam Altman (@sama) <a href="https://twitter.com/sama/status/1906810780005364133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2025</a></blockquote>
This week, the OpenAI CEO announced a significant update to OpenAI's ChatGPT platform, launching a new-image generation feature, available to all users.&nbsp;
The feature, which lets users transform their photos into stunning Studio <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/our-team-needs-sleep-openai-chief-sam-altman-urges-people-to-stop-generating-studio-ghibli-images-chatgpt-down-8907341">Ghibli</a>-inspired artwork, has been going viral on social media.
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Earlier in February, Altman had billed India as an important market not just for AI, but for OpenAI too.
Altman, while sharing a dais with Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi, said India was the second biggest market for the company and that Open AI had tripled its users here in the last year.
Altman said India is an incredibly important market for AI in general, for OpenAI in particular.
"It's our second biggest market. Tripled users here last year, but mostly see what people in India are building with AI at all levels of the stack, chips, models, you know, all of the incredible applications. I think India should be doing everything. I think India should be one of the leaders of the AI revolution," he said.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/openai-not-for-sale-sam-altman-calls-elon-musk-competitor-who-is-not-able-to-beat-us-8711753">'OpenAI not for sale': Sam Altman calls Elon Musk 'competitor who is not able to beat us'</a>
(With inputs from agencies)

World, india news: The OpenAI CEO announced a significant update to OpenAI's ChatGPT platform, launching a new-image generation feature, available to all users.

OpenAI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sam Altman on Wednesday (April 2) praised India for its AI adoption, saying that the country is "outpacing the world". Altman said that what's happening in India right now is "amazing to watch". "what's happening with ai adoption in India right now is amazing to watch. We love to see the explosion of creativity--India is outpacing the world," OpenAI chief posted on X. Also read: Studio Ghibli-style images: AI tools other than ChatGPT to transform your photos for free what's happening with ai adoption in india right now is amazing to watch. we love to see the explosion of creativity--india is outpacing the world. — Sam Altman (@sama) April 2, 2025 On Tuesday, Altman also reshared a post by "MyGovIndia", where they posted Ghibli-styled images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump. The OpenAI CEO posted an emoji of the Indian flag on the reshared post. 🇮🇳 https://t.co/dFtIsE32rC — Sam Altman (@sama) March 31, 2025 This week, the OpenAI CEO announced a significant update to OpenAI's ChatGPT platform, launching a new-image generation feature, available to all users. The feature, which lets users transform their photos into stunning Studio Ghibli-inspired artwork, has been going viral on social media. Also read: Is the ‘Ghibli’ trend safe, or a risky obsession? Earlier in February, Altman had billed India as an important market not just for AI, but for OpenAI too. Altman, while sharing a dais with Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi, said India was the second biggest market for the company and that Open AI had tripled its users here in the last year. Altman said India is an incredibly important market for AI in general, for OpenAI in particular. "It's our second biggest market. Tripled users here last year, but mostly see what people in India are building with AI at all levels of the stack, chips, models, you know, all of the incredible applications. I think India should be doing everything. I think India should be one of the leaders of the AI revolution," he said. Also read: 'OpenAI not for sale': Sam Altman calls Elon Musk 'competitor who is not able to beat us' (With inputs from agencies)

'India outpacing the world': OpenAI CEO Sam Altman lauds AI adoption wave in India

Sam Altman publicly rejected Elon Musk’s alleged bid for OpenAI, stating that the organization is "not for sale." Altman also commented on Musk’s demeanor, saying he doesn’t think Musk is a happy person. Tensions between the two tech leaders are growing as AI competition heats up.

Musk vs Altman: Altman says 'no thank you' to Musk's bid for OpenAI

Tech billionaire Elon Musk and a group of investors launched a $97.4 billion bid to purchase the non-profit arm of artificial intelligence company OpenAI, adding fuel to a bitter rivalry between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Watch this report for more details!

OpenAI Chief Sam Altman rejects $97.4 billion offer from Elon Musk

Open AI CEO <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sam-altman" rel="dofollow">Sam Altman</a> on Tuesday (Feb 11) said that OpenAI is not for sale, particularly not to Elon Musk.&nbsp;
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is a "competitor who is not able to beat", Altman told Axios on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris.
"OpenAI is not for sale. OpenAI's mission is not for sale - to say nothing of the fact that, like, a competitor who is not able to beat us in the market and you know, instead is just trying to say, like, 'I'm gonna buy this' with total disregard for the mission is a likely path there," Altman said.&nbsp;
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He further said there have been like versions of Elon trying to somehow take control of OpenAI for a long time, "so, it's like, okay, here's this week's episode."
<h2>Musk's $97.4 billion bid&nbsp;</h2>
This comes a day after Elon Musk made a USD 97.4 billion bid to acquire the assets of OpenAI. The bid is backed by Musk&rsquo;s AI company xAI along with investors, including Valor Equity Partners, Baron Capital, Atreides Management, Vy Capital, and Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel, according to a report.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;It's time for OpenAI to return to the open-source, safety-focused force for good it once was. We will make sure that happens,&rdquo; Musk said.
The OpenAI CEO took a jibe at the offer on X, saying, "No thank you but we will buy Twitter for $9.74 billion if you want."
Altman during the interview also said that he does not believe Musk is a "happy person" and Musk's "whole life is from a position of insecurity &mdash; I feel for the guy.&rdquo;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Tesla CEO Elon Musk is a "competitor who is not able to beat", Sam Altman told Axios on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris.

Open AI CEO Sam Altman on Tuesday (Feb 11) said that OpenAI is not for sale, particularly not to Elon Musk. Tesla CEO Elon Musk is a "competitor who is not able to beat", Altman told Axios on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris. "OpenAI is not for sale. OpenAI's mission is not for sale - to say nothing of the fact that, like, a competitor who is not able to beat us in the market and you know, instead is just trying to say, like, 'I'm gonna buy this' with total disregard for the mission is a likely path there," Altman said. Also read: Elon Musk offers to buy OpenAI for nearly $100bn, Sam Altman says would rather buy 'Twitter' for... He further said there have been like versions of Elon trying to somehow take control of OpenAI for a long time, "so, it's like, okay, here's this week's episode." Musk's $97.4 billion bid This comes a day after Elon Musk made a USD 97.4 billion bid to acquire the assets of OpenAI. The bid is backed by Musk’s AI company xAI along with investors, including Valor Equity Partners, Baron Capital, Atreides Management, Vy Capital, and Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel, according to a report. Also read: OpenAI chief Sam Altman talks AI collaboration with India, says it's ‘incredibly important market’ “It's time for OpenAI to return to the open-source, safety-focused force for good it once was. We will make sure that happens,” Musk said. The OpenAI CEO took a jibe at the offer on X, saying, "No thank you but we will buy Twitter for $9.74 billion if you want." Altman during the interview also said that he does not believe Musk is a "happy person" and Musk's "whole life is from a position of insecurity — I feel for the guy.” Also read: Musk's decade-old rivalry with Sam Altman creates hitch between Tesla CEO and Trump (With inputs from agencies)

'OpenAI not for sale': Sam Altman calls Elon Musk 'competitor who is not able to beat us'

The rift between Elon Musk and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/world/ais-impact-on-environment-and-inequality-dominates-global-summit-in-paris-8708866">Sam Altman</a> continues to grow as the Tesla CEO, leading a consortium of investors, offered $97.4 billion to buy the non-profit that controls OpenAI on Monday (Feb 10). The company has been working to restructure itself away from its original no-profit status - but now Musk's offer could interfere with the company's plan, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.&nbsp;
Marc Toberoff, the attorney who is representing the investors, said, "If Sam Altman and the present OpenAI, Inc. Board of Directors are intent on becoming a fully for-profit corporation, it is vital that the charity be fairly compensated for what its leadership is taking away from it: control over the most transformative technology of our time."&nbsp;
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<h2>'No thank you'</h2>
As the announcement came, Altman swiftly took to the social media platform X and wrote, "No thank you but we will buy twitter for $9.74 billion if you want."
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no thank you but we will buy twitter for $9.74 billion if you want
&mdash; Sam Altman (@sama) <a href="https://twitter.com/sama/status/1889059531625464090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>Musk's constant allegations&nbsp;</h2>
Musk and Altman have been engaged in a rivalry for a long time. The duo co-founded the OpenAI in 2015. The X owner left the organisation before it became big in the tech market. In 2023, Musk founded xAI, a competing AI platform.&nbsp;
In August 2024, Musk sued Altman claiming unethical practices within the organisation and for violating the contract provisions.
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In November 2024, the Tesla CEO tried blocking OpenAI from becoming a for-profit organisation. Musk said that during the inception of the platform, the founders were approached for funding claiming it would be developed to use AI for humanity's benefit. But now the company is transitioning to become a profit-making organisation.&nbsp;
<h2>'They don&rsquo;t have the money'</h2>
On January 21, US President Donald Trump introduced a plan to invest $500 billion in creating new Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centres across the United States. Sam Altman was among the top executives who proposed it.&nbsp;
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Soon after the announcement of the project, Trump's ally Musk had a public outburst. The billionaire, leading the newly formed DOGE department under Trump, spent days on social media claiming that neither OpenAI nor SoftBank has sufficient funds to invest. He was also seen firing jabs at Altman, who was once an ally of the X owner.&nbsp;
Replying to a post announcing the project by OpenAI on Musk-owned X, the billionaire wrote, "They don&rsquo;t have the money." He further said, &ldquo;SoftBank has well under $10bn secured. I have that on good authority.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | TRENDING | In the latest in the rift between Elon Musk and Sam Altman, the Tesla CEO, leading a consortium of investors,  offered $97.4 billion to buy the non-profit that controls OpenAI on Monday (Feb 10). 

The rift between Elon Musk and Sam Altman continues to grow as the Tesla CEO, leading a consortium of investors, offered $97.4 billion to buy the non-profit that controls OpenAI on Monday (Feb 10). The company has been working to restructure itself away from its original no-profit status - but now Musk's offer could interfere with the company's plan, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. Marc Toberoff, the attorney who is representing the investors, said, "If Sam Altman and the present OpenAI, Inc. Board of Directors are intent on becoming a fully for-profit corporation, it is vital that the charity be fairly compensated for what its leadership is taking away from it: control over the most transformative technology of our time." Also read: OpenAI to debut first Super Bowl ad, joining rivals Google and Meta in AI advertising race 'No thank you' As the announcement came, Altman swiftly took to the social media platform X and wrote, "No thank you but we will buy twitter for $9.74 billion if you want." no thank you but we will buy twitter for $9.74 billion if you want — Sam Altman (@sama) February 10, 2025 Musk's constant allegations Musk and Altman have been engaged in a rivalry for a long time. The duo co-founded the OpenAI in 2015. The X owner left the organisation before it became big in the tech market. In 2023, Musk founded xAI, a competing AI platform. In August 2024, Musk sued Altman claiming unethical practices within the organisation and for violating the contract provisions. Also read: OpenAI chief Sam Altman talks AI collaboration with India, says it's ‘incredibly important market’ In November 2024, the Tesla CEO tried blocking OpenAI from becoming a for-profit organisation. Musk said that during the inception of the platform, the founders were approached for funding claiming it would be developed to use AI for humanity's benefit. But now the company is transitioning to become a profit-making organisation. 'They don’t have the money' On January 21, US President Donald Trump introduced a plan to invest $500 billion in creating new Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centres across the United States. Sam Altman was among the top executives who proposed it. Also read: OpenAI claims Chinese rival DeepSeek trained AI chatbot using ChatGPT; Microsoft investigates Soon after the announcement of the project, Trump's ally Musk had a public outburst. The billionaire, leading the newly formed DOGE department under Trump, spent days on social media claiming that neither OpenAI nor SoftBank has sufficient funds to invest. He was also seen firing jabs at Altman, who was once an ally of the X owner. Replying to a post announcing the project by OpenAI on Musk-owned X, the billionaire wrote, "They don’t have the money." He further said, “SoftBank has well under $10bn secured. I have that on good authority.” (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk offers to buy OpenAI for nearly $100bn, Sam Altman says would rather buy 'Twitter' for...

India's technology minister said Wednesday that OpenAI chief Sam Altman was "willing to collaborate" with the world's most populous country in its bid to develop its own cut-price AI systems.
Ashwini Vaishnaw said he held a "super cool discussion" with Altman in the capital New Delhi, where they talked about India's "strategy of creating the entire AI stack" of graphics processing units (GPU), models and apps.
Vaishnaw said Altman was "willing to collaborate with India on all three", without giving further details.
Altman said that India was OpenAI's second biggest market, with its users in the country of 1.4 billion people tripling in the past year.
"India is an incredibly important market for AI in general and for OpenAI in particular," Altman told a closed-door meeting of Indian tech developers, in comments broadcast by the Press Trust of India news agency.
"I think India should be one of the leaders of the AI revolution," Altman said.
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"It's really quite amazing to see what the country has done, in embracing the technology and building the entire stack of things on top of it."
OpenAI was the firm that brought generative models to public consciousness in 2022 with the launch of ChatGPT.
Vaishnaw referenced India's space mission, which has included landing an unmanned craft on the Moon in 2023, matching the achievements of established space powers at a much cheaper price tag.
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"Our country sent a mission to the Moon at a fraction of the cost that other countries did," Vaishnaw said, in a speech alongside Altman.
"Why can't we do a (AI) model that will be a fraction of the cost?"&nbsp;
Altman told Vaishnaw that he was "really excited to do a lot more together".
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to co-host an artificial intelligence summit in France from February 10-11, which Altman is expected to attend.
Altman is on a whirlwind tour of Asia, and signed a deal in South Korea on Tuesday with tech giant Kakao.&nbsp;
The US firm is seeking new alliances after the release of Chinese rival DeepSeek last month shook the global AI industry.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.
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SCIENCE & TECH | Trending: Ashwini Vaishnaw said he held a "super cool discussion" with Altman in New Delhi, where they talked about India's "strategy of creating the entire AI stack" of graphics processing units (GPU), models and apps.

India's technology minister said Wednesday that OpenAI chief Sam Altman was "willing to collaborate" with the world's most populous country in its bid to develop its own cut-price AI systems. Ashwini Vaishnaw said he held a "super cool discussion" with Altman in the capital New Delhi, where they talked about India's "strategy of creating the entire AI stack" of graphics processing units (GPU), models and apps. Vaishnaw said Altman was "willing to collaborate with India on all three", without giving further details. Altman said that India was OpenAI's second biggest market, with its users in the country of 1.4 billion people tripling in the past year. "India is an incredibly important market for AI in general and for OpenAI in particular," Altman told a closed-door meeting of Indian tech developers, in comments broadcast by the Press Trust of India news agency. "I think India should be one of the leaders of the AI revolution," Altman said. Also Read | Indian Finance Ministry bans employees from using ChatGPT, DeepSeek: Report "It's really quite amazing to see what the country has done, in embracing the technology and building the entire stack of things on top of it." OpenAI was the firm that brought generative models to public consciousness in 2022 with the launch of ChatGPT. Vaishnaw referenced India's space mission, which has included landing an unmanned craft on the Moon in 2023, matching the achievements of established space powers at a much cheaper price tag. Also Read | 'That was a great operation': Trump says as Netanyahu gifts US president a golden pager "Our country sent a mission to the Moon at a fraction of the cost that other countries did," Vaishnaw said, in a speech alongside Altman. "Why can't we do a (AI) model that will be a fraction of the cost?" Altman told Vaishnaw that he was "really excited to do a lot more together". Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to co-host an artificial intelligence summit in France from February 10-11, which Altman is expected to attend. Altman is on a whirlwind tour of Asia, and signed a deal in South Korea on Tuesday with tech giant Kakao. The US firm is seeking new alliances after the release of Chinese rival DeepSeek last month shook the global AI industry. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

OpenAI chief Sam Altman talks AI collaboration with India, says it's ‘incredibly important market’

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jan 21) introduced a plan to invest $500 billion in creating new Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centres across the United States. In this proposal, big names in the tech industry, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, and Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison, were also together.
All three executives credit Trump for the project, and Altman said to him that it would not be possible without "Mr President". The project was started under the Biden administration.&nbsp;
Trump replied to the executives by praising the "high-quality people" working on the project. The project is what the second Trump administration wishes to accomplish, but some of the members of the administration seemed not so happy with the announcement.&nbsp;
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Soon after the announcement of the project, Trump's ally and Altman's former ally, Elon Musk, had a public outburst. The billionaire, leading the newly formed DOGE department under Trump, spent days on social media claiming that neither OpenAI nor SoftBank has sufficient funds to invest. He was also seen firing jabs at Altman, who was once an ally of the X owner and now an enemy.&nbsp;
In a post announcing the project by the OpenAI on Musk-owned X, the billionaire replied, "They don&rsquo;t have the money." He further said, &ldquo;SoftBank has well under $10bn secured. I have that on good authority.&rdquo;
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Musk even called the announcement fake and termed Altman a "grifter". This was the latest in the rivalry between Musk and Altman, who once founded Open AI together, and just after that, Musk left the company.&nbsp;
But Musk's argument was in total contradiction to Trump's praise for the project. And no one was ready for it after Musk's massive support for the Republican in the 2024 presidential election.&nbsp;
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Trump, in response to the criticism by Musk, said on Thursday (Jan 23), "The people in the deal are very, very smart people &ndash; but Elon, one of the people he happens to hate. But I have certain hatreds of people too."&nbsp;
Moreover, as per a report by Politico, Trump's staff are "furious" with Elon Musk. &ldquo;The problem is, the president doesn&rsquo;t have any leverage over him, and Elon gives zero f***s," says one of the staff members to the news agency.&nbsp;
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Former Trump aide and Maga guru, Steve Bannon, called Musk &ldquo;out of control." He added that Musk "should not reverse" what Trump has already promised.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | The project is what the second Trump administration wishes to accomplish, but some of the members of the administration seemed not so happy with the announcement. 

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jan 21) introduced a plan to invest $500 billion in creating new Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centres across the United States. In this proposal, big names in the tech industry, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, and Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison, were also together. All three executives credit Trump for the project, and Altman said to him that it would not be possible without "Mr President". The project was started under the Biden administration. Trump replied to the executives by praising the "high-quality people" working on the project. The project is what the second Trump administration wishes to accomplish, but some of the members of the administration seemed not so happy with the announcement. WATCH: Elon Musk & Sam Altman feud over Stargate Soon after the announcement of the project, Trump's ally and Altman's former ally, Elon Musk, had a public outburst. The billionaire, leading the newly formed DOGE department under Trump, spent days on social media claiming that neither OpenAI nor SoftBank has sufficient funds to invest. He was also seen firing jabs at Altman, who was once an ally of the X owner and now an enemy. In a post announcing the project by the OpenAI on Musk-owned X, the billionaire replied, "They don’t have the money." He further said, “SoftBank has well under $10bn secured. I have that on good authority.” Also read: US President Donald Trump in talks with multiple people over buying TikTok Musk even called the announcement fake and termed Altman a "grifter". This was the latest in the rivalry between Musk and Altman, who once founded Open AI together, and just after that, Musk left the company. But Musk's argument was in total contradiction to Trump's praise for the project. And no one was ready for it after Musk's massive support for the Republican in the 2024 presidential election. Also read: Trump says UK PM Starmer is doing 'very good job' despite 'first buddy' Elon Musk's criticism Trump, in response to the criticism by Musk, said on Thursday (Jan 23), "The people in the deal are very, very smart people – but Elon, one of the people he happens to hate. But I have certain hatreds of people too." Moreover, as per a report by Politico, Trump's staff are "furious" with Elon Musk. “The problem is, the president doesn’t have any leverage over him, and Elon gives zero f***s," says one of the staff members to the news agency. Also read: 'Make Germany great again': Elon Musk urges Germans to move beyond 'past guilt' Former Trump aide and Maga guru, Steve Bannon, called Musk “out of control." He added that Musk "should not reverse" what Trump has already promised. (With inputs from agencies)

Musk's decade-old rivalry with Sam Altman creates hitch between Tesla CEO and Trump

The long-standing feud between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has once again reignited, this time due to Musk's criticism of the artificial intelligence project Stargate. Watch in for more details!

Elon Musk & Sam Altman feud over Stargate

Donald Trump’s ambitious $500 billion AI initiative, "Stargate," has ignited a public war of words between tech giants Elon Musk and Sam Altman, creating tension in the AI community. The project is poised to reshape the AI landscape, but Musk and Altman’s differing views on the technology’s future have added fuel to the fire.

Donald Trump’s $500 billion AI project 'stargate' sparks feud between Elon Musk and Sam Altman

Trump’s confidant Musk clashes with OpenAI's Altman over $500 billion AI project. Trump’s $500 billion AI project ‘Stargate’ features Altman, Oracle Chairman, SoftBank CEO. After announcement Musk dugs out old posts from Altman that are ‘Anti-Trump’. Partnership will build essential data centers and computing infrastructure for AI. Watch to know more!

⁠Elon Musk and Sam Altman are bickering again, this time over Trump’s AI blessings

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes the crown jewel of success isn’t intelligence—it’s curiosity. Sam Altman says and I quote, 'figuring out what questions to ask will eclipse the importance of knowing the answers,' end of quote.

Altman's Money Mantra: Mastering questions shapes success

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has denied recent allegations of sexual abuse made by his sister. The accusations have caused public attention, but Altman has refuted the claims, calling them false.

Sam Altman denies allegations of sexual abuse made by sister

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's sister Annie filed a lawsuit against him where she claimed that Sam sexually abused her "several times" during their childhood.&nbsp;
She said that this occurred from the year 1997 to 2006.
Now the tech mogul has taken to his official X account and rebuffed the accusations, calling the claims "entirely untrue".
In a joint statement with his mother Connie and brothers Max and Jack, Sam stated, "Our family loves Annie and is very concerned about her well-being. Caring for a family member who faces mental health challenges is incredibly difficult. We know many families facing similar struggles understand this well.&rdquo;
"Annie has made deeply hurtful and entirely untrue claims about our family, and especially Sam. We&rsquo;ve chosen not to respond publicly, out of respect for her privacy and our own. However, she has now taken legal action against Sam, and we feel we have no choice but to address this," the statement added.
The family said that Annie struggles with mental health issues and declines traditional treatment.&nbsp;
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My sister has filed a lawsuit against me. Here is a statement from my mom, brothers, and me: <a href="https://t.co/Nve0yokTSX">pic.twitter.com/Nve0yokTSX</a>
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They also stated that she receives regular monthly financial assistance from the CEO and his family, yet continues to demand additional funds.
In the statement, the family called it the "worst allegation", stating that Annie has previously accused members of the family of improperly withholding their father's 401k funds, hacking her wifi and "shadowbanning" her from various websites, including ChatGPT, Twitter, and more.
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The lawsuit, as per CNBC reports, includes instances of Annie being abused by Sam &ldquo;several times a week&rdquo; when she was a toddler. It states that Annie experienced &ldquo;severe emotional distress, mental anguish, and depression, which is expected to continue into the future&rdquo; as a &ldquo;direct and proximate result of the foregoing acts of sexual assault.&rdquo;
She has filed the lawsuit seeking a jury trial against Sam, with damages exceeding $75,000.
Annie has previously levelled allegations against Sam on social media but this is the first time she has taken the matter to court.
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The family said that Annie struggles with mental health issues and declines traditional treatment. They also stated that she receives regular monthly financial assistance from the CEO and his family, yet continues to demand additional funds.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's sister Annie filed a lawsuit against him where she claimed that Sam sexually abused her "several times" during their childhood. She said that this occurred from the year 1997 to 2006. Now the tech mogul has taken to his official X account and rebuffed the accusations, calling the claims "entirely untrue". In a joint statement with his mother Connie and brothers Max and Jack, Sam stated, "Our family loves Annie and is very concerned about her well-being. Caring for a family member who faces mental health challenges is incredibly difficult. We know many families facing similar struggles understand this well.” "Annie has made deeply hurtful and entirely untrue claims about our family, and especially Sam. We’ve chosen not to respond publicly, out of respect for her privacy and our own. However, she has now taken legal action against Sam, and we feel we have no choice but to address this," the statement added. The family said that Annie struggles with mental health issues and declines traditional treatment. My sister has filed a lawsuit against me. Here is a statement from my mom, brothers, and me: pic.twitter.com/Nve0yokTSX — Sam Altman (@sama) January 7, 2025 They also stated that she receives regular monthly financial assistance from the CEO and his family, yet continues to demand additional funds. In the statement, the family called it the "worst allegation", stating that Annie has previously accused members of the family of improperly withholding their father's 401k funds, hacking her wifi and "shadowbanning" her from various websites, including ChatGPT, Twitter, and more. Also read: Trump warns 'all hell will break out' if Hamas doesn't release hostages before Jan 20 The lawsuit, as per CNBC reports, includes instances of Annie being abused by Sam “several times a week” when she was a toddler. It states that Annie experienced “severe emotional distress, mental anguish, and depression, which is expected to continue into the future” as a “direct and proximate result of the foregoing acts of sexual assault.” She has filed the lawsuit seeking a jury trial against Sam, with damages exceeding $75,000. Annie has previously levelled allegations against Sam on social media but this is the first time she has taken the matter to court. (With inputs from agencies)

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman rejects sexual abuse allegations by sister, calls claims 'utterly untrue'

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and Elon Musk have engaged in a heated debate after Altman shared contrasting responses from two AI chatbots: ChatGPT and Grok. The clash began when Altman posted screenshots of both models' responses to a question about which US presidential candidate—Kamala Harris or Donald Trump—would be a better president.

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Altman asked both AIs to 'pick one' and provide reasoning. ChatGPT, however, refused to select a candidate, instead offering a neutral comparison of the two leaders' policies. It said, "As an AI developed by OpenAI, I don't have personal opinions or the ability to endorse political candidates. However, I can provide an objective comparison of the policy positions of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris to assist in evaluating their potential presidencies."

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/f-you-elon-musk-brazils-first-lady-throws-insult-at-space-x-ceo-latter-responds-going-to-lose-776858">'F*** you, Elon Musk': Brazil's First Lady throws insult at Space X CEO, latter responds 'Going to lose…'</a>

While, Grok, the AI model developed by Musk's company, X (formerly Twitter), responded unequivocally:&nbsp;"Kamala Harris would be the better overall president for the United States."

Grok’s endorsement of Harris shocked many, especially since Musk has been a vocal supporter of Donald Trump. Altman, without directly naming Musk, questioned which AI model could be considered the “left-wing propaganda machine.” 
 
He tweeted,&nbsp;"Which one is supposed to be the left-wing propaganda machine again?" 
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His post garnered over 5.5 million views and sparked intense debate on X.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-kemi-badenochs-leadership-kicks-off-with-5-approval-second-weakest-among-recent-tory-leaders-776827">UK: Kemi Badenoch's leadership kicks off with -5% approval, second weakest among recent Tory leaders</a>

In another tweet, Altman defended ChatGPT’s impartiality,&nbsp;“We are proud of how consistently ChatGPT scores as the least biased AI in evals. That is an important default (and then users should have lots of choices to customise).”

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Musk responded with criticism by sharing a comment from another user, which read, "Swindly Sam is at it again…" The post he retweeted said, "WOW: Sam Altman dishonestly cuts off the bottom portion of the answer where Grok presents the arguments for both candidates and explicitly refrains from choosing one. You can run the test yourself to verify. Sam Altman is lying."

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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and Elon Musk have engaged in a heated debate after Altman shared contrasting responses from two AI chatbots: ChatGPT and Grok. The clash began when Altman posted screenshots of both models' responses to a question about which US presidential candidate—Kamala Harris or Donald Trump—would be a better president.

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and Elon Musk have engaged in a heated debate after Altman shared contrasting responses from two AI chatbots: ChatGPT and Grok. The clash began when Altman posted screenshots of both models' responses to a question about which US presidential candidate—Kamala Harris or Donald Trump—would be a better president. which one is supposed to be the left-wing propaganda machine again? pic.twitter.com/1rt6G9Q3NL — Sam Altman (@sama) November 15, 2024 × Altman asked both AIs to 'pick one' and provide reasoning. ChatGPT, however, refused to select a candidate, instead offering a neutral comparison of the two leaders' policies. It said, "As an AI developed by OpenAI, I don't have personal opinions or the ability to endorse political candidates. However, I can provide an objective comparison of the policy positions of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris to assist in evaluating their potential presidencies." Also read | 'F*** you, Elon Musk': Brazil's First Lady throws insult at Space X CEO, latter responds 'Going to lose…' While, Grok, the AI model developed by Musk's company, X (formerly Twitter), responded unequivocally: "Kamala Harris would be the better overall president for the United States." Grok’s endorsement of Harris shocked many, especially since Musk has been a vocal supporter of Donald Trump. Altman, without directly naming Musk, questioned which AI model could be considered the “left-wing propaganda machine.” He tweeted, "Which one is supposed to be the left-wing propaganda machine again?" His post garnered over 5.5 million views and sparked intense debate on X. Also read | UK: Kemi Badenoch's leadership kicks off with -5% approval, second weakest among recent Tory leaders In another tweet, Altman defended ChatGPT’s impartiality, “We are proud of how consistently ChatGPT scores as the least biased AI in evals. That is an important default (and then users should have lots of choices to customise).” we are proud of how consistently chatgpt scores as the least biased ai in evals. that is an important default (and then users should have lots of choice to customize). — Sam Altman (@sama) November 15, 2024 × Musk responded with criticism by sharing a comment from another user, which read, "Swindly Sam is at it again…" The post he retweeted said, "WOW: Sam Altman dishonestly cuts off the bottom portion of the answer where Grok presents the arguments for both candidates and explicitly refrains from choosing one. You can run the test yourself to verify. Sam Altman is lying." Swindly Sam is at it again … https://t.co/g86nws9g9h — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 16, 2024 × (With inputs from agencies)

Sam Altman criticises Elon Musk over AI chatbot Grok’s response to US presidential candidates

OpenAI on Thursday (Oct 31) added a new search function to its popular language model ChatGPT, opting to integrate the feature into the chatbot instead of launching a separate product.

OpenAI on Thursday (Oct 31) added a new search function to its popular language model ChatGPT, opting to integrate the feature into the chatbot instead of launching a separate product. This new search function, called ChatGPT Search, could put OpenAI in direct competition with Google's search engine. The artificial intelligence (AI) giant said it was releasing the feature to paid users of ChatGPT but will eventually expand it to all ChatGPT users. 'A fine-tuned version of GPT-4o' The search model is a fine-tuned version of GPT-4o, OpenAI said, adding that all ChatGPT Plus and Team users would have had access to it on Thursday. "ChatGPT search leverages third-party search providers, as well as content provided directly by our partners, to provide the information users are looking for," OpenAI said in a blog post. The AI giant also pointed out it collaborated extensively with the news industry and gathered feedback from its partners on the search function. Any website or publisher can choose to appear⁠ in the ChatGPT search. The launch of this new search function comes months after OpenAI selectively launched SearchGPT in July- an AI-powered search engine prototype with real-time access to information from the internet. 'ChatGPT search my favourite feature' In a post on X, OpenAI's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sam Altman said, "Search is my favourite feature we have launched in ChatGPT since the original launch! It has probably doubled my usage over the past few weeks." search is my favorite feature we have launched in chatgpt since the original the launch! it has probably doubled my usage over the past few weeks. https://t.co/alD11AwUUb — Sam Altman (@sama) October 31, 2024 × "Search will be available at chatgpt.com⁠(opens in a new window), as well as on our desktop and mobile apps. All ChatGPT Plus and Team users, as well as SearchGPT waitlist users, will have access today. Enterprise and Edu users will get access in the next few weeks. We’ll roll out to all Free users over the coming months," OpenAI said in the blog post.

OpenAI takes on Google's search engine by adding new search function to ChatGPT

The nonprofit roots of OpenAI may haunt it in an expensive and inconvenient form, even as its valuation recently surged to $157 billion.

Nonprofit tax specialists have been monitoring OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, since last November when its board expelled and then reinstated Chief Executive Sam Altman. Some believe the company may have reached - or maybe passed - the limits of its corporate structure, a nonprofit dedicated to developing AI for the good of "all of humanity" with for-profit subsidiaries under its command.

When nonprofit and for-profit sides of a venture conflict, the charitable mission must always prevail, according to Jill Horwitz, a UCLA School of Law law and medicine professor who has studied OpenAI.

“It’s the job of the board first, and then the regulators and the court, to ensure that the promise that was made to the public to pursue the charitable interest is kept," she said.

The source told The Associated Press that the company is exploring making OpenAI a public benefit corporation, though the board has yet to make a final decision, and it is undetermined whether any change will be implemented or when. Altman recently confirmed OpenAI is considering corporate restructuring but declined to give details.

If the nonprofit loses control of its subsidiaries, then some experts estimate that OpenAI may be liable for the interests and assets that the nonprofit had held. To date, most observers agree that OpenAI has carefully managed the relationships between the nonprofit and its other entities to try to avoid that.

Still, they also expect the regulators to take a close look at OpenAI, regulators including the Internal Revenue Service and state attorneys general in Delaware, where it's incorporated, and in California, where it operates.

Bret Taylor, chair of the OpenAI nonprofit’s board, said in a statement that the board was focused on fulfilling its fiduciary obligation.

“Any potential restructuring would ensure the nonprofit continues to exist and thrive, and receives full value for its current stake in the OpenAI for-profit with an enhanced ability to pursue its mission,” he said.

This article includes reporting from Associated Press Finance.

The nonprofit roots of OpenAI may haunt it in an expensive and inconvenient form, even as its valuation recently surged to $157 billion. Nonprofit tax specialists have been monitoring OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, since last November when its board expelled and then reinstated Chief Executive Sam Altman.

The nonprofit roots of OpenAI may haunt it in an expensive and inconvenient form, even as its valuation recently surged to $157 billion. Nonprofit tax specialists have been monitoring OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, since last November when its board expelled and then reinstated Chief Executive Sam Altman. Some believe the company may have reached - or maybe passed - the limits of its corporate structure, a nonprofit dedicated to developing AI for the good of "all of humanity" with for-profit subsidiaries under its command. When nonprofit and for-profit sides of a venture conflict, the charitable mission must always prevail, according to Jill Horwitz, a UCLA School of Law law and medicine professor who has studied OpenAI. “It’s the job of the board first, and then the regulators and the court, to ensure that the promise that was made to the public to pursue the charitable interest is kept," she said. The source told The Associated Press that the company is exploring making OpenAI a public benefit corporation, though the board has yet to make a final decision, and it is undetermined whether any change will be implemented or when. Altman recently confirmed OpenAI is considering corporate restructuring but declined to give details. If the nonprofit loses control of its subsidiaries, then some experts estimate that OpenAI may be liable for the interests and assets that the nonprofit had held. To date, most observers agree that OpenAI has carefully managed the relationships between the nonprofit and its other entities to try to avoid that. Still, they also expect the regulators to take a close look at OpenAI, regulators including the Internal Revenue Service and state attorneys general in Delaware, where it's incorporated, and in California, where it operates. Bret Taylor, chair of the OpenAI nonprofit’s board, said in a statement that the board was focused on fulfilling its fiduciary obligation. “Any potential restructuring would ensure the nonprofit continues to exist and thrive, and receives full value for its current stake in the OpenAI for-profit with an enhanced ability to pursue its mission,” he said. This article includes reporting from Associated Press Finance.

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