Sam Altman’s sister files sex abuse lawsuit against OpenAI CEO – Family responds: ‘Very hurtful and completely untrue’ – Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA)
Open artificial intelligence CEO Sam Altman Facing accusations from sister Ann AltmanHe filed the sexual abuse lawsuit on Monday as the artificial intelligence company faces multiple legal challenges.
what happened: In a joint family statement posted on X on Tuesday, Altman’s mother and brother strongly denied the accusations, calling them “deeply hurtful and completely untrue.”
The statement details the family’s efforts to support Ann in various ways, including monthly financial assistance and the establishment of a housing trust fund.
“The worst allegation she made was that she was sexually abused by Sam as a child (she also claimed to have been sexually abused by others). Her claims changed dramatically over time. In the new lawsuit , now includes charges for incidents involving Sam when he was 18 years of age or older,” the statement said.
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why it’s important: The family statement noted that Ann had previously made multiple accusations against them, including allegations of improper withholding of her father’s 401(k) funds and technical interference with her social media accounts. They expressed concerns about her mental health while remaining committed to supporting her “in every way we can”.
The lawsuit, which appears in the name of OpenAI, is valued at $157 billion and is filed by Microsoft Corporation., responding to other significant legal challenges. The company has faced challenges from Tesla Inc. CEO Muskwho accused OpenAI of breaching its contract by straying from its original non-profit mission.
The legal dispute comes just months after Altman was briefly but dramatically ousted as CEO in November 2023, then quickly reinstated amid pressure from investors and employees.
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