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Elon Musk warns 'kids, mentally unwell' users to avoid ChatGPT amid AI safety row
Fp Business Desk •Elon Musk has warned that children and people struggling with mental health should stay away from ChatGPT, intensifying a public dispute over artificial intelligence safety with Sam Altman after reports linked the chatbot to conversations with a suspect in a Canadian school shooting

Opportunistic and sloppy: Sam Altman defends Pentagon deal at OpenAI all-hands meeting amid staff backlash
Tech •OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has defended the company’s controversial Pentagon partnership in a heated internal meeting, admitting the rollout was mishandled but maintaining it was the right strategic move.

Altman says OpenAI models won’t be used for US domestic surveillance
•OpenAI said Friday it will be modifying a contract with the Pentagon so that its models would not be used for "domestic surveillance," following criticism it was giving too much power to military officials without oversight.

AI vs Climate: Sam Altman defends AI’s water and energy use, reigniting debate on sustainability
Unnati Gusain •Sam Altman’s comments dismissing claims about AI’s water use as “fake” have sparked fresh debate on whether artificial intelligence can truly coexist with climate goals.

‘Listening to old people is the biggest mistake young people make’: Sam Altman advice to IIT Delhi students
Tech •Speaking at IIT Delhi, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman urged students to trust their own instincts rather than rely blindly on traditional career advice. He warned that AI will reshape jobs rapidly, stressing resilience, risk-taking and strong personal agency in a fast-changing world.

OpenAI partners with McKinsey, Accenture, Capgemini to advance its Frontier platform
Fp Staff •OpenAI has partnered with top global consultancies—BCG, McKinsey, Accenture, and Capgemini—to accelerate adoption of its Frontier AI agent platform, reshaping enterprise workflows and pressuring traditional SaaS providers

AI Washing? Open AI CEO Sam Altman pushes back on layoff blame
Tech •At the AI Impact Summit 2026, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said artificial intelligence is not the main driver of recent layoffs, calling out 'AI washing' where companies blame automation for job cuts that may stem from broader business decisions.

AI Impact Summit 2026: Sam Altman praises India’s AI progress, says nation well-positioned to lead globally
Tech •Speaking at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman lauded India’s leadership in AI, calling it the world’s fastest-growing and most influential AI market.

Two CEOs walk into a photo..& don’t hold hands: OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs skip symbolic hand raise at AI summit | Watch
Fp Staff •Altman and Amodei skip the symbolic hand raise at AI Summit 2026, putting to display the rivalry between OpenAI and Anthropic

OpenAI set to open Bengaluru and Mumbai offices, after New Delhi debut
Tech •OpenAI is planning to expand its India footprint with new offices in Bengaluru and Mumbai, strengthening its local presence as the global AI race heats up.
