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Applying to YC by Sam Altman
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6m ago
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In his blog post "Applying to YC", Sam Altman addresses common misconceptions about applying to Y Combinator (YC). He clarifies that YC funds startups at various stages, from those with just an idea to those generating significant revenue. Founders often report substantial value from the program, which justifies the equity taken. Altman encourages applicants to reach out to alumni for insights and emphasizes that previous rejections shouldn't deter future applications, as many successful founders applied multiple times. He highlights that YC welcomes applications without prior introductions, aiming to discover promising startups from unknown founders, which is central to their model.
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OpenAI teases a new open source AI model.
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1m ago
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OpenAI is set to release a new open-weight language model with advanced reasoning capabilities in the coming months, as announced by CEO Sam Altman. This development follows previous discussions about releasing such a model, as highlighted in a Reddit AMA where Altman acknowledged past resistance to open-weight models. OpenAI's aim is to collaborate with developers to maximize the model's utility. Sam Altman expressed enthusiasm for making this upcoming release very effective and useful.
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Sam Altman’s sister accuses OpenAI CEO of sexually abusing her
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6m ago
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Ann Altman has filed a lawsuit against her brother, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, accusing him of sexually abusing her over a decade from early childhood. The alleged abuse reportedly began when she was 3 years old and continued into her adolescence. Sam Altman has denied the allegations in a public statement. Ann Altman is seeking damages for emotional distress and medical expenses. The lawsuit has been filed in the Eastern District of Missouri.
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Sam Altman's family responds to lawsuit alleging he sexually assaulted his sister
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6m ago
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has responded to a lawsuit from his sister, Annie, alleging sexual assault over a nine-year period. Sam and his family deny the claims, citing Annie's mental health struggles and history of evolving accusations. Annie's legal action seeks punitive damages, invoking Missouri law. The Altman family has previously provided financial support to Annie. Sam maintains the allegations are baseless and a continuation of unfounded accusations related to family disputes.
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Sam Altman sues sister for defamation over sex abuse claims
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4m ago
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has filed a defamation lawsuit against his sister Ann after she accused him of sexually abusing her for almost a decade. Ann sued Sam in January, alleging he abused her during their childhood in Missouri. In a court filing, Altman said Ann's lawsuit aims to pressurise him to "accede to her demands for unrestricted financial support".
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Sam Altman vs Elon Musk: OpenAI CEO dismisses Musk's claims about Stargate AI project having 'no money'
Economic Times
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6m ago
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Sam Altman refuted Elon Musk's claims about funding issues for the $500-billion Stargate AI project by OpenAI and SoftBank. Musk had claimed the project lacked funds. Altman invited Musk to visit the project's first site, emphasizing its national significance. Altman also acknowledged Musk's entrepreneurial accomplishments, expressing admiration. The Stargate Project aims to develop AI infrastructure across the US, with Masayoshi Son involved as chairman.
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'ChatGPT went down': Sam Altman apologises after AI chatbot faces outage
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8m ago
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologized for the 30-minute outage experienced by their AI chatbot, ChatGPT. Around 19,000 people were affected by the unavailability of the chatbot. Altman acknowledged that while the company has made improvements in reliability, more work still needs to be done. He also mentioned that ChatGPT is now the 8th biggest website according to similarweb. Altman ended his post with an apology and a commitment to continue their work.
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Sam Altman says Meta has offered some OpenAI employees $100 million signing bonuses.
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1m ago
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Sam Altman revealed that Meta has offered $100 million signing bonuses to some OpenAI employees. However, none of OpenAI's top employees have accepted these offers. Altman shared these insights during his brother's podcast episode.
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‘First and the last time…’: Sam Altman's ultimatum for returning to OpenAI
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1y ago
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Sam Altman, former CEO of OpenAI, has hinted at a strict deadline for his return to the company and the removal of its board of directors. Altman and former Chairman Greg Brockman were unexpectedly ousted during a meeting. Altman has set a deadline of 5pm Pacific Time for his return and demands the removal of the existing board members who fired him. Microsoft, which owns a 49% stake in OpenAI, may take a role on the board if Altman returns. Microsoft and CEO Satya Nadella were reportedly blindsided by OpenAI's decision to remove Altman.
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Sam Altman says this is his most-used app — and it's not ChatGPT
Business Insider
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1y ago
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that the most-used app on his phone is Slack, followed closely by iMessage. Altman discussed his phone habits with Bill Gates on an episode of Gates' podcast. Altman jokingly wished he could say ChatGPT, OpenAI's app, but admitted to using Slack all day. Gates, on the other hand, primarily uses Outlook for his email and browser for news. The pair also discussed their concerns about AI and Altman briefly touched on his short-lived ouster from OpenAI.
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Big Tech's ride to the right: Sam Altman says he doesn't align with Democratic party anymore - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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27d ago
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared himself "politically homeless," distancing from the Democratic Party and emphasizing a commitment to techno-capitalism and innovation. Altman argues the Democratic Party no longer aligns with promoting innovation and widespread wealth distribution. Many tech leaders have reportedly shifted right, favoring economic incentives offered by Republicans. The Biden administration's stance on Big Tech regulation has contributed to disenchantment among tech CEOs. Altman advocates for prosperity inclusive of technological advancements for all.
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