Sam Altman

CEO of OpenAI

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CEO of OpenAI

Title	CEO of OpenAI Chairman of Helion Energy President of Y Combinator (until 2019)
Born	1985-04-22 · Chicago
Education	Stanford University (dropped out)
Known for	Loopt, OpenAI

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All 29 Models and launches 4 Safety, Alignment and Regulation 15 Data centers and compute 1 Companies and Investment 2 Other 4

Sam Altman says RAM is better off in data centers than on your desk
Addressing the ongoing RAM shortage, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman argued that leaving large amounts of DRAM idle in personal computers is poor global resource allocation; cloud use can maximize utilization. The article says cloud operators and OpenAI projects have reserved much of the world’s RAM output for years, while their chip spending is raising prices for laptops, phones, and other devices.
Data centers and compute
TThe Verge 2026-10-30 20:48

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All 62 AI Development and Risks 45 Crypto and prediction markets 2 China US Geopolitical and Economic Rivalry 2 Canada US trade and tariff tensions 2 Other reports 11

TechA Sam Altman parody offers an amusing lesson in memory management

Sam Altman’s recent remarks about personal-computer memory on a podcast prompted developer Iain Kay to write a satirical script that lets users email Altman once a day when more than 10% of system RAM is available. Kay calls it a parody project. Altman later said his comments were taken out of context and briefly changed his X display name to “RAM Altman.”

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-09 20:49

A Sam Altman parody offers an amusing lesson in memory management

EconomyOil-rich UAE makes major AI bet as Sam Altman unveils energy industry plan

At ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and UAE officials announced a partnership involving ADNOC, OpenAI and G42 to bring advanced AI into the energy industry. ADNOC says the systems will connect data across its operations to speed up development plans, improve efficiency and cut costs, though those projected gains have not been independently demonstrated.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:00

Oil-rich UAE makes major AI bet as Sam Altman unveils energy industry plan

TechSam Altman responds to RAM comments: people should put as much as they want in their computers

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman defended his remarks about PC memory purchases on election night, changing his name on X to “Ram Altman.” He said he wants memory production to expand so people can put as much RAM as they want in their computers. His earlier criticism of PCs using limited DRAM while idle came as AI data centers buy up supplies, fueling shortages and tech price increases.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 14:46

Sam Altman responds to RAM comments: people should put as much as they want in their computers

TechOpenAI expands Abu Dhabi presence with deals on energy, government and investment

OpenAI signed four agreements in Abu Dhabi covering energy, government and investment, as Sam Altman met the emirate’s crown prince.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 11:02

OpenAI expands Abu Dhabi presence with deals on energy, government and investment

TechADNOC, G42 and OpenAI sign deal as Sam Altman visits UAE

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC and AI firm G42 signed an agreement with OpenAI on Monday to deploy advanced AI across the state energy company’s operations. The deal is the latest step in the ChatGPT maker’s expanding ties with the UAE.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 09:25

ADNOC, G42 and OpenAI sign deal as Sam Altman visits UAE

TechSam Altman makes surprise South Korea visit as OpenAI builds chip partnerships

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made an unannounced visit to South Korea over the weekend, meeting Samsung executives and reportedly executives from SK Group.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 02:58

Sam Altman makes surprise South Korea visit as OpenAI builds chip partnerships

TechSam Altman says RAM is better off in data centers than on your desk

Addressing the ongoing RAM shortage, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman argued that leaving large amounts of DRAM idle in personal computers is poor global resource allocation; cloud use can maximize utilization. The article says cloud operators and OpenAI projects have reserved much of the world’s RAM output for years, while their chip spending is raising prices for laptops, phones, and other devices.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-30 20:48

Sam Altman says RAM is better off in data centers than on your desk

TechSam Altman sympathizes with mathematicians but says OpenAI’s math onslaught will continue

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he understands mathematicians’ struggle to process the company’s flood of AI-generated results, but believes the public’s right to fundamental knowledge outweighs the disruption. He says OpenAI has more discoveries it has not released and acknowledges it needs to communicate findings better.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-30 13:01

Sam Altman sympathizes with mathematicians but says OpenAI’s math onslaught will continue

TechJudge dismisses Ann Altman’s sexual abuse lawsuit against Sam Altman

US District Judge Zachary Bluestone dismissed Ann Altman’s suit alleging that her brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, sexually abused her throughout her childhood. The judge cited her failure to attend an independent medical examination and meet other deadlines. The dismissal bars her from refiling the case in that court; the judge denied Sam Altman’s request for attorney fees and costs.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 23:04

Judge dismisses Ann Altman’s sexual abuse lawsuit against Sam Altman

EconomyTrump, Pichai and even Altman praise Tesla’s flying Roadster EV

Tesla Inc.’s new “flying” car has impressed Wall Street and electric-vehicle fans, and even won praise from one of Elon Musk’s prominent adversaries.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 00:30

Trump, Pichai and even Altman praise Tesla’s flying Roadster EV