New Yorker probes Sam Altman and OpenAI
techApr 6, 202661,800
The New Yorker published an 18-month investigation that found Sam Altman lobbied against AI regulations, courted funding from Gulf states, and concealed internal staffing moves. Reporters reviewed internal documents and interviewed more than 100 former employees, investors, and partners. The reporting shows Altman publicly championed safety while privately seeking influence and resources. These revelations matter because concentrated control and opaque decisions at OpenAI shape global AI policy, safety, and national security.
Key Highlights
New Yorker published an 18-month investigation based on over 100 interviews.
Altman lobbied against proposed AI regulations while publicly praising safety commitments.
Altman pursued funding from Gulf sovereign sources and concealed internal staffing moves.