New Yorker probes Sam Altman and OpenAI

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.