Chapter 16 — Most Searched People
Who is Sam Altman?
American entrepreneur (b. 1985), CEO of OpenAI since 2019 and the public face of the ChatGPT era of AI. Previously president of Y Combinator; briefly fired and rehired by the OpenAI board in November 2023.
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What happened in November 2023?
OpenAI's board fired him citing lost trust; nearly all employees threatened to quit, and he was reinstated within a week with a new board.
What is Worldcoin?
His crypto-plus-iris-scan project (now World) that aims to prove human uniqueness online — controversial for its biometric collection.
Does he own OpenAI?
He has famously said he holds no equity in OpenAI, though he's been reported to have small indirect stakes via YC-era funds.
Is OpenAI going public?
Restructuring toward a for-profit is under way as of 2025–26, with an IPO widely expected but not scheduled.
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