OpenAI Whistleblower & ex-Researcher Suchir Balaji Age 26 Found Dead in San Francisco Apartment, Alleged ChatGPT Chatbot Violated United States Copyright Laws, Studied Computer Science at University of California at Berkeley
18th December 2024 | Hong Kong
OpenAI whistleblower & ex-researcher Suchir Balaji (Age 26) has been found dead in his San Francisco apartment on 26th November 2024. Earlier in 2024, Suchir Balaji had alleged ChatGPT chatbot had violated United States copyright laws. Suchir Balaji studied Computer Science at University of California at Berkeley, graduating in 2021 with a 3.98 GPA. He joined OpenAI in 2020 November, and left in 2024 August. In 2024 November, ChatGPT parent OpenAI employees can sell $1.5 billion shares in tender offer to SoftBank, with participation deadline by 24th December 2024. In 2024 October, OpenAI has raised $6.6 billion at $157 billion valuation with investors including Microsoft, Nvidia, SoftBank, Abu Dhabi MGX, Thrive Capital, Khosla Ventures, Fidelity, Altimeter Capital, Tiger Global Management & Coatue. In 2024 September, ChatGPT parent OpenAI is reviewing plan to give CEO Sam Altman 7% equity stake in company, and restructuring to become a for-profit business. OpenAI was founded as a non-profit organization in 2015. Earlier in 2024 September, ChatGPT parent OpenAI is reported to be in talks to raise $6.5 billion at $150 billion valuation with investors including Nvidia & Apple. In 2024 March, Singapore Temasek ($287 billion AUM) was reported to be in talks to invest in ChatGPT parent OpenAI, which had been reported to be working on share sale at $80 billion to $90 billion valuation in September 2023. Microsoft currently owns 49% of shareholding in OpenAI. Earlier in March 2024, the United States Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) has been reported to be investigating OpenAI executives & CEO Sam Altman if they had misled investors, with Elon Musk filing a lawsuit against OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman & Microsoft for breach of contract on the founding mission of company to form a non-profit lab to develop artificial intelligence for benefit of humanity, but now pursuing a profiting-driven company direction. OpenAI has been reported to be valued at around $90 billion (2023 December). In December 2023, ChatGPT parent OpenAI & Microsoft had been sued by The New York Times for copyright infringement including using New York Times’ intellectual properties to train & benefit OpenAI artificial intelligence technology. The lawsuit was filed in United States (U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York), with New York Times represented by litigation firm Susman Godfrey LLP. OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company. In November 2023, OpenAI fired co-founder & CEO Sam Altman ($500 million fortune) with immediate effect for not being consistent in communicating to the board and appoints CTO Mira Murati as Interim CEO. On 29th November 2023, OpenAI announced the returning of Sam Altman as CEO, with new board members Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo. More info below:
“ OpenAI Whistleblower & ex-Researcher Suchir Balaji Age 26 Found Dead in San Francisco Apartment, Alleged ChatGPT Chatbot Violated United States Copyright Laws, Studied Computer Science at University of California at Berkeley “
ChatGPT Parent OpenAI Employees to Sell $1.5 Billion Shares in Tender Offer to SoftBank with Participation Deadline by 24th December 2024, OpenAI Raised $6.6 Billion at $157 Billion Valuation in 2024 October
28th November 2024 – ChatGPT parent OpenAI employees can sell $1.5 billion shares in tender offer to SoftBank, with participation deadline by 24th December 2024. In 2024 October, OpenAI has raised $6.6 billion at $157 billion valuation with investors including Microsoft, Nvidia, SoftBank, Abu Dhabi MGX, Thrive Capital, Khosla Ventures, Fidelity, Altimeter Capital, Tiger Global Management & Coatue. In 2024 September, ChatGPT parent OpenAI is reviewing plan to give CEO Sam Altman 7% equity stake in company, and restructuring to become a for-profit business. OpenAI was founded as a non-profit organization in 2015. Earlier in 2024 September, ChatGPT parent OpenAI is reported to be in talks to raise $6.5 billion at $150 billion valuation with investors including Nvidia & Apple. In 2024 March, Singapore Temasek ($287 billion AUM) was reported to be in talks to invest in ChatGPT parent OpenAI, which had been reported to be working on share sale at $80 billion to $90 billion valuation in September 2023. Microsoft currently owns 49% of shareholding in OpenAI. Earlier in March 2024, the United States Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) has been reported to be investigating OpenAI executives & CEO Sam Altman if they had misled investors, with Elon Musk filing a lawsuit against OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman & Microsoft for breach of contract on the founding mission of company to form a non-profit lab to develop artificial intelligence for benefit of humanity, but now pursuing a profiting-driven company direction. OpenAI has been reported to be valued at around $90 billion (2023 December). In December 2023, ChatGPT parent OpenAI & Microsoft had been sued by The New York Times for copyright infringement including using New York Times’ intellectual properties to train & benefit OpenAI artificial intelligence technology. The lawsuit was filed in United States (U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York), with New York Times represented by litigation firm Susman Godfrey LLP. OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company. In November 2023, OpenAI fired co-founder & CEO Sam Altman ($500 million fortune) with immediate effect for not being consistent in communicating to the board and appoints CTO Mira Murati as Interim CEO. On 29th November 2023, OpenAI announced the returning of Sam Altman as CEO, with new board members Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo. More info below:
ChatGPT Parent OpenAI Raised $6.6 Billion at $157 Billion Valuation with Investors Including Microsoft, Nvidia, SoftBank, Abu Dhabi MGX, Thrive Capital, Khosla Ventures, Fidelity, Altimeter Capital, Tiger Global Management & Coatue
3rd October 2024 – ChatGPT parent OpenAI has raised $6.6 billion at $157 billion valuation with investors including Microsoft, Nvidia, SoftBank, Abu Dhabi MGX, Thrive Capital, Khosla Ventures, Fidelity, Altimeter Capital, Tiger Global Management & Coatue. In 2024 September, ChatGPT parent OpenAI is reviewing plan to give CEO Sam Altman 7% equity stake in company, and restructuring to become a for-profit business. OpenAI was founded as a non-profit organization in 2015. Earlier in 2024 September, ChatGPT parent OpenAI is reported to be in talks to raise $6.5 billion at $150 billion valuation with investors including Nvidia & Apple. In 2024 March, Singapore Temasek ($287 billion AUM) was reported to be in talks to invest in ChatGPT parent OpenAI, which had been reported to be working on share sale at $80 billion to $90 billion valuation in September 2023. Microsoft currently owns 49% of shareholding in OpenAI. Earlier in March 2024, the United States Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) has been reported to be investigating OpenAI executives & CEO Sam Altman if they had misled investors, with Elon Musk filing a lawsuit against OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman & Microsoft for breach of contract on the founding mission of company to form a non-profit lab to develop artificial intelligence for benefit of humanity, but now pursuing a profiting-driven company direction. OpenAI has been reported to be valued at around $90 billion (2023 December). In December 2023, ChatGPT parent OpenAI & Microsoft had been sued by The New York Times for copyright infringement including using New York Times’ intellectual properties to train & benefit OpenAI artificial intelligence technology. The lawsuit was filed in United States (U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York), with New York Times represented by litigation firm Susman Godfrey LLP. OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company. In November 2023, OpenAI fired co-founder & CEO Sam Altman ($500 million fortune) with immediate effect for not being consistent in communicating to the board and appoints CTO Mira Murati as Interim CEO. On 29th November 2023, OpenAI announced the returning of Sam Altman as CEO, with new board members Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo. More info below:
ChatGPT Parent OpenAI Reviews Plan to Give CEO Sam Altman 7% Equity Stake in Company & Restructuring to Become a for-Profit Business, OpenAI in Talks to Raise $6.5 Billion at $150 Billion Valuation, OpenAI Founded as Non-Profit in 2015
26th September 2024 – ChatGPT parent OpenAI is reviewing plan to give CEO Sam Altman 7% equity stake in company, and restructuring to become a for-profit business. OpenAI was founded as a non-profit organization in 2015. Earlier in 2024 September, ChatGPT parent OpenAI is reported to be in talks to raise $6.5 billion at $150 billion valuation with investors including Nvidia & Apple. In 2024 March, Singapore Temasek ($287 billion AUM) was reported to be in talks to invest in ChatGPT parent OpenAI, which had been reported to be working on share sale at $80 billion to $90 billion valuation in September 2023. Microsoft currently owns 49% of shareholding in OpenAI. Earlier in March 2024, the United States Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) has been reported to be investigating OpenAI executives & CEO Sam Altman if they had misled investors, with Elon Musk filing a lawsuit against OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman & Microsoft for breach of contract on the founding mission of company to form a non-profit lab to develop artificial intelligence for benefit of humanity, but now pursuing a profiting-driven company direction. OpenAI has been reported to be valued at around $90 billion (2023 December). In December 2023, ChatGPT parent OpenAI & Microsoft had been sued by The New York Times for copyright infringement including using New York Times’ intellectual properties to train & benefit OpenAI artificial intelligence technology. The lawsuit was filed in United States (U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York), with New York Times represented by litigation firm Susman Godfrey LLP. OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company. In November 2023, OpenAI fired co-founder & CEO Sam Altman ($500 million fortune) with immediate effect for not being consistent in communicating to the board and appoints CTO Mira Murati as Interim CEO. On 29th November 2023, OpenAI announced the returning of Sam Altman as CEO, with new board members Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo. More info below:
ChatGPT Parent OpenAI in Talks to Raise $6.5 Billion at $150 Billion Valuation with Investors Including Nvidia & Apple, Singapore $287 Billion Temasek in Talks to Invest in ChatGPT Parent OpenAI in 2024 March, 2023 Share Sale at $80 Billion to $90 Billion Valuation, Microsoft Owns 49% Shareholding in OpenAI in 2023
13th September 2024 – ChatGPT parent OpenAI is reported to be in talks to raise $6.5 billion at $150 billion valuation with investors including Nvidia & Apple. In 2024 March, Singapore Temasek ($287 billion AUM) was reported to be in talks to invest in ChatGPT parent OpenAI, which had been reported to be working on share sale at $80 billion to $90 billion valuation in September 2023. Microsoft currently owns 49% of shareholding in OpenAI. Earlier in March 2024, the United States Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) has been reported to be investigating OpenAI executives & CEO Sam Altman if they had misled investors, with Elon Musk filing a lawsuit against OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman & Microsoft for breach of contract on the founding mission of company to form a non-profit lab to develop artificial intelligence for benefit of humanity, but now pursuing a profiting-driven company direction. OpenAI has been reported to be valued at around $90 billion (2023 December). In December 2023, ChatGPT parent OpenAI & Microsoft had been sued by The New York Times for copyright infringement including using New York Times’ intellectual properties to train & benefit OpenAI artificial intelligence technology. The lawsuit was filed in United States (U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York), with New York Times represented by litigation firm Susman Godfrey LLP. OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company. In November 2023, OpenAI fired co-founder & CEO Sam Altman ($500 million fortune) with immediate effect for not being consistent in communicating to the board and appoints CTO Mira Murati as Interim CEO. On 29th November 2023, OpenAI announced the returning of Sam Altman as CEO, with new board members Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo. More info below:
Singapore $287 Billion Temasek in Talks to Invest in ChatGPT Parent OpenAI, 2023 Share Sale at $80 Billion to $90 Billion Valuation, Microsoft Owns 49% Shareholding in OpenAI
9th March 2024 – Singapore Temasek ($287 billion AUM) has been reported to be in talks to invest in ChatGPT parent OpenAI, which had been reported to be working on share sale at $80 billion to $90 billion valuation in September 2023. Microsoft currently owns 49% of shareholding in OpenAI. Earlier in March 2024, the United States Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) has been reported to be investigating OpenAI executives & CEO Sam Altman if they had misled investors, with Elon Musk filing a lawsuit against OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman & Microsoft for breach of contract on the founding mission of company to form a non-profit lab to develop artificial intelligence for benefit of humanity, but now pursuing a profiting-driven company direction. OpenAI has been reported to be valued at around $90 billion (2023 December). In December 2023, ChatGPT parent OpenAI & Microsoft had been sued by The New York Times for copyright infringement including using New York Times’ intellectual properties to train & benefit OpenAI artificial intelligence technology. The lawsuit was filed in United States (U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York), with New York Times represented by litigation firm Susman Godfrey LLP. OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company. In November 2023, OpenAI fired co-founder & CEO Sam Altman ($500 million fortune) with immediate effect for not being consistent in communicating to the board and appoints CTO Mira Murati as Interim CEO. On 29th November 2023, OpenAI announced the returning of Sam Altman as CEO, with new board members Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo. More info below:
United States SEC Commission Investigates OpenAI Executives & CEO Sam Altman on Misleading Investors, Elon Musk Files Lawsuit Against OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman & Microsoft for Breach of Contract on Founding Mission of Company to Form a Non-Profit Lab to Develop Artificial Intelligence for Benefit of Humanity But Pursing a Profit-Driven Company Direction, OpenAI Valued at $90 Billion
2nd March 2024 – The United States Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) has been reported to be investigating OpenAI executives & CEO Sam Altman if they had misled investors, with Elon Musk filing a lawsuit against OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman & Microsoft for breach of contract on the founding mission of company to form a non-profit lab to develop artificial intelligence for benefit of humanity, but now pursuing a profiting-driven company direction. OpenAI has been reported to be valued at around $90 billion (2023 December). In December 2023, ChatGPT parent OpenAI & Microsoft had been sued by The New York Times for copyright infringement including using New York Times’ intellectual properties to train & benefit OpenAI artificial intelligence technology. The lawsuit was filed in United States (U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York), with New York Times represented by litigation firm Susman Godfrey LLP. In September 2023, ChatGPT parent OpenAI is currently in talks for a share sale at $80 billion to $90 billion valuation and expects to generate $1 billion revenue in 2023. Microsoft currently owns 49% of shareholding in OpenAI. OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company. In November 2023, OpenAI fired co-founder & CEO Sam Altman ($500 million fortune) with immediate effect for not being consistent in communicating to the board and appoints CTO Mira Murati as Interim CEO. On 29th November 2023, OpenAI announced the returning of Sam Altman as CEO, with new board members Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo. More info below:
$90 Billion ChatGPT Parent OpenAI & Microsoft Sued by New York Times for Copyright Infringement Including Using New York Times Intellectual Properties to Train & Benefit OpenAI Artificial Intelligence Technology
28th December 2023 – $90 billion ChatGPT parent OpenAI & Microsoft have been sued by The New York Times for copyright infringement including using New York Times’ intellectual properties to train & benefit OpenAI artificial intelligence technology. The lawsuit was filed in United States (U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York), with New York Times represented by litigation firm Susman Godfrey LLP. In September 2023, ChatGPT parent OpenAI is currently in talks for a share sale at $80 billion to $90 billion valuation and expects to generate $1 billion revenue in 2023. Microsoft currently owns 49% of shareholding in OpenAI. OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company. In November 2023, OpenAI fired co-founder & CEO Sam Altman ($500 million fortune) with immediate effect for not being consistent in communicating to the board and appoints CTO Mira Murati as Interim CEO. On 29th November 2023, OpenAI announced the returning of Sam Altman as CEO, with new board members Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo. More info below:
ChatGPT Parent OpenAI Fires Co-founder & CEO Sam Altman for Not Being Consistent in Communicating to the Board & Appoints CTO Mira Murati as Interim CEO, Share Sale at $80 Billion to $90 Billion Valuation & Expects to Generate $1 Billion Revenue in 2023, Microsoft Owns 49% Shareholding in OpenAI
18th November 2023 – ChatGPT parent OpenAI has fired co-founder & CEO Sam Altman ($500 million fortune) with immediate effect for not being consistent in communicating to the board and appoints CTO Mira Murati as Interim CEO. OpenAI: “Mr. Altman’s departure follows a deliberative review process by the board, which concluded that he was not consistently candid in his communications with the board, hindering its ability to exercise its responsibilities. The board no longer has confidence in his ability to continue leading OpenAI.” Board of Directors: “OpenAI was deliberately structured to advance our mission: to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all humanity. The board remains fully committed to serving this mission. We are grateful for Sam’s many contributions to the founding and growth of OpenAI. At the same time, we believe new leadership is necessary as we move forward. As the leader of the company’s research, product, and safety functions, Mira is exceptionally qualified to step into the role of interim CEO. We have the utmost confidence in her ability to lead OpenAI during this transition period. OpenAI’s board of directors consists of OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, independent directors Quora CEO Adam D’Angelo, technology entrepreneur Tasha McCauley, and Georgetown Center for Security and Emerging Technology’s Helen Toner. As a part of this transition, Greg Brockman will be stepping down as chairman of the board and will remain in his role at the company, reporting to the CEO.” In September 2023, ChatGPT parent OpenAI is in talks for a share sale at $80 billion to $90 billion valuation and expects to generate $1 billion revenue in 2023. Microsoft currently owns 49% of shareholding in OpenAI. OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company. Earlier in May 2023, the creator of ChatGPT startup OpenAI was reported to had raised $300 million at $27 billion to $29 billion valuation in addition to Microsoft $10 billion strategic investment in January 2023. The investors in the $300 million round include Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Thrive and K2 Global. OpenAI has been reported to have a net loss of $540 million in 2022. Wiki: “OpenAI was founded in 2015 by Ilya Sutskever, Greg Brockman, Trevor Blackwell, Vicki Cheung, Andrej Karpathy, Durk Kingma, John Schulman, Pamela Vagata, and Wojciech Zaremba, with Sam Altman and Elon Musk serving as the initial board members. In December 2015, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, Reid Hoffman, Jessica Livingston, Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Infosys, and YC Research announced the formation of OpenAI and pledged over $1 billion to the venture.”
ChatGPT Parent OpenAI in Talks for Share Sale at $80 Billion to $90 Billion Valuation & Expects to Generate $1 Billion Revenue in 2023, Microsoft Owns 49% Shareholding in OpenAI
30th September 2023 – ChatGPT parent OpenAI is currently in talks for a share sale at $80 billion to $90 billion valuation and expects to generate $1 billion revenue in 2023. Microsoft currently owns 49% of shareholding in OpenAI. OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company.
Creator of ChatGPT Startup OpenAI Raised $300 Million at $27 Billion to $29 Billion Valuation in Addition to Microsoft $10 Billion Strategic Investment in January 2023, Investors Include Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Thrive & K2 Global
6th May 2023 – Earlier in May 2023, the creator of ChatGPT startup OpenAI was reported to had raised $300 million at $27 billion to $29 billion valuation in addition to Microsoft $10 billion strategic investment in January 2023. The investors in the $300 million round include Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Thrive and K2 Global. OpenAI has been reported to have a net loss of $540 million in 2022. Wiki: “OpenAI was founded in 2015 by Ilya Sutskever, Greg Brockman, Trevor Blackwell, Vicki Cheung, Andrej Karpathy, Durk Kingma, John Schulman, Pamela Vagata, and Wojciech Zaremba, with Sam Altman and Elon Musk serving as the initial board members. In December 2015, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, Reid Hoffman, Jessica Livingston, Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Infosys, and YC Research announced the formation of OpenAI and pledged over $1 billion to the venture.”
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