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Topic: Sam Altman

Not the first time OpenAI declared ‘Code Red’, top executive reveals

The San Francisco-based startup’s leadership has made the same declaration previously, explicitly instructing employees to drop lower-priority tasks and concentrate on a single goal, said OpenAI Chief Research Officer Mark Chen.

The AI showdown: How the US and China stack up

China’s ascendance has set off alarm bells in Silicon Valley and Washington. The outcome of this contest may determine which country is the true technological superpower of the 21st century.

Open AI CEO announces first India office to open in New Delhi later this year

Despite facing several legal battles in India, the ChatGPT parent is set to make AI advancement more accessible across the country. Backed by Microsoft, OpenAI has begun hiring a local team.

OpenAI to raise $40 billion in SoftBank-led funding round to boost AI efforts

SoftBank said in a statement that it has agreed to fund OpenAI with $10 billion in mid-April & an additional $30 billion in December.

OpenAI says Musk’s $97.4 billion bid to buy company contradicts his lawsuit against it

In August 2023, the Tesla CEO filed a lawsuit against Sam Altman and others seeking to block OpenAI’s attempt to transition to a for-profit entity.

Musk makes $97.4 billion bid for control of OpenAI, startup makes counter bid for Twitter

Musk’s bid could ratchet up longstanding tensions with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the future of the startup at the heart of a boom in AI technology. The 2 are already in an ongoing lawsuit.

After initial cheer, India ‘jittery’ about US under Trump & ‘global charm offensive’ by OpenAI

Global media also highlighted a key issue in India's biggest cities—rain bringing urban life to a standstill—and Mumbai's ongoing efforts to end this 'annual destruction'.

Open AI launches ChatGPT Gov for US government agencies as Chinese ‘competitor’ jolts AI stocks

The launch came soon after DeepSeek's free AI assistant overtook ChatGPT in downloads from Apple's App store.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman will return to ChatGPT-maker’s board with three new directors

Porbe by law firm WilmerHale into events surrounding Altman’s Nov firing has concluded, and OpenAI has created new governance rules & strengthened its conflict of interest policy.

Muslims & Arabs in tech world, especially Palestinians, fear speaking up, says OpenAI’s Sam Altman

In post on X, Microsoft-backed ChatGPT maker’s high-profile boss urges tech industry to treat Muslim & Arab colleagues with empathy.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.