OpenAI released policy recommendations to keep people first as AI outpaces human expertise, while The New Yorker published an investigation casting doubt on CEO Sam Altman’s integrity. The piece cites over 100 insiders and internal memos that suggest Altman prioritizes personal power over safety.

The New Yorker’s report paints Altman as a people‑pleaser who manipulates narratives, drawing on messages from former leaders like Ilya Sutskever and Dario Amodei. Altman’s shifting tone—from doomsday caution to upbeat optimism—has raised questions about whether the company’s safeguards are genuine.

OpenAI’s policy package proposes a $100,000 fellowship, a $1 million API credit, a 32‑hour workweek pilot, and a public wealth fund to distribute AI gains. Critics argue these initiatives may distract from deeper risks such as child safety, job loss, and data‑center energy use.

With lawmakers eyeing tighter AI regulations, the credibility of OpenAI’s leadership now directly impacts the company’s ability to shape future policy and maintain public trust.