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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Faces Trust Issues Amid Expansion Plans

11/7/2025

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Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, says the company does not seek guarantees for data centers or bailouts for failing firms.
Altman's remarks come amid speculation about expansion and an IPO, with revenue projected to hundreds of billions by 2030.
A deposition by OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever revealed concerns about Altman's leadership and manipulation and dishonesty tied to his 2023 ouster.
The disclosures raise questions about trust in OpenAI's leadership and governance.

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Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, says the company does not seek guarantees for data centers or bailouts for failing firms.
Altman's remarks come amid speculation about expansion and an IPO, with revenue projected to hundreds of billions by 2030.
A deposition by OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever revealed concerns about Altman's leadership and manipulation and dishonesty tied to his 2023 ouster.
The disclosures raise questions about trust in OpenAI's leadership and governance.