Gay OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the birth of his son on 22 February, sharing that the baby arrived early.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Sam described holding the newborn’s hand and feeling an overwhelming surge of love.
He noted the child would spend time in the NICU but was doing well, calling it “really nice to be in a little bubble taking care of him.”
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella extended his congratulations, reminding everyone that parenthood is “one of life’s most profound and rewarding experiences.”
Meanwhile, OpenAI is under scrutiny for shifting to a for-profit model and faces criticism from competitor Elon Musk, who reportedly offered $97 billion to buy the company.
A Growing Family
Sam Altman and Oliver Mulherin married in late 2023 during a private ceremony in Hawaii.
The newlyweds first signaled they were expecting a child in January, revealing plans to raise a family at their home in San Francisco.
OpenAI has also come under increased scrutiny for its data collection practices, sparking multiple lawsuits over potential privacy breaches.
Still, Sam expressed joy in welcoming the baby: “I have never felt such love.”
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