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Warren and Bennet Blast OpenAI's Altman Over Trump Donation

1/18/2025

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U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Michael Bennet have taken aim at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for his $1 million donation to Donald Trump's inaugural fund, accusing him of trying to sway the new administration and dodge potential regulations. Altman, a known Democratic supporter, stood his ground, labeling the donation as personal and challenging the senators' priorities.

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U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Michael Bennet have taken aim at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for his $1 million donation to Donald Trump's inaugural fund, accusing him of trying to sway the new administration and dodge potential regulations. Altman, a known Democratic supporter, stood his ground, labeling the donation as personal and challenging the senators' priorities.