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Altman is secretly backing a physical AI startup: report
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Altman is secretly backing a physical AI startup: report

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has placed a quiet, personal bet on a new physical AI company, adding fresh momentum to…

June 2, 2026
Sam Altman has a proposition for startup founders: AI tokens for equity
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Sam Altman has a proposition for startup founders: AI tokens for equity

Before some startup founders raise their Series A, they’ll be raising AI tokens. Loading audio narration… OpenAI CEO Sam Altman…

May 20, 2026
Republicans Investigate Sam Altman’s Personal Investments For Conflicts Of Interest
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Republicans Investigate Sam Altman’s Personal Investments For Conflicts Of Interest

Sam Altman, right, and OpenAI president Greg Brockman, center, arrive at the U.S. District Court in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, April…

May 12, 2026
30-year-old CEO of $11 billion Harvey earned the backing of OpenAI and Sam Altman. He says you have to ‘re-earn’ your role every 6 months | Fortune
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30-year-old CEO of $11 billion Harvey earned the backing of OpenAI and Sam Altman. He says you have to ‘re-earn’ your role every 6 months | Fortune

As fears mount over AI replacing jobs—or workers being outpaced by more AI-savvy peers—standing still has become a liability. For…

March 26, 2026
Sam Altman-backed fusion startup Helion in talks to sell power to OpenAI | TechCrunch
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Sam Altman-backed fusion startup Helion in talks to sell power to OpenAI | TechCrunch

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is stepping down as board chair of the Helion — the fusion startup he backs —…

March 23, 2026
World launches tool to verify humans behind AI shopping agents | TechCrunch
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World launches tool to verify humans behind AI shopping agents | TechCrunch

World, co-founded by Sam Altman, is dedicated to creating what it calls “proof of human” tech — ID verification tools…

March 17, 2026
‘I’m deeply uncomfortable’: Anthropic CEO warns that a cadre of AI leaders, including himself, should not be in charge of the technology’s future
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‘I’m deeply uncomfortable’: Anthropic CEO warns that a cadre of AI leaders, including himself, should not be in charge of the technology’s future

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei doesn’t think he should be the one calling the shots on the guardrails surrounding AI. In…

February 19, 2026
India AI summit fails to unite startup rivals – Science & Tech – The Jakarta Post
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India AI summit fails to unite startup rivals – Science & Tech – The Jakarta Post

ech bro rivalry is real, or at least it is for Sam Altman and Dario Amodei, the CEOs of two…

February 19, 2026
OpenAI is paying workers $1.5 million in stock-based compensation on average, the highest of any tech startup in history | Fortune
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OpenAI is paying workers $1.5 million in stock-based compensation on average, the highest of any tech startup in history | Fortune

OpenAI’s reported plans to pursue an IPO later this year could be a massive windfall—not just for investors betting on…

February 18, 2026
OpenAI is paying workers $1.5 million in stock-based compensation on average, the highest of any tech startup in history | Fortune
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OpenAI is paying workers $1.5 million in stock-based compensation on average, the highest of any tech startup in history | Fortune

OpenAI’s reported plans to pursue an IPO later this year could be a massive windfall—not just for investors betting on…

February 18, 2026
Exclusive | The Messy Human Drama That Dealt a Blow to One of AI’s Hottest Startups
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Exclusive | The Messy Human Drama That Dealt a Blow to One of AI’s Hottest Startups

Mira Murati’s meeting with her co-founders was going off the rails. Murati, the chief executive of AI startup Thinking Machines…

January 21, 2026
From OpenAI’s offices to a deal with Eli Lilly — how Chai Discovery became one of the flashiest names in AI drug development | TechCrunch
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From OpenAI’s offices to a deal with Eli Lilly — how Chai Discovery became one of the flashiest names in AI drug development | TechCrunch

Drug discovery, the art of identifying new molecules to develop pharmaceuticals, is a notoriously time-consuming and difficult process. Traditional techniques,…

January 16, 2026
OpenAI Invests in Sam Altman’s New Brain-Tech Startup Merge Labs
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OpenAI Invests in Sam Altman’s New Brain-Tech Startup Merge Labs

On Thursday, OpenAI announced its investment in neurotech startup Merge Labs, cofounded by its CEO, billionaire Sam Altman. OpenAI will…

January 15, 2026
OpenAI invests in Sam Altman’s brain computer interface startup Merge Labs | TechCrunch
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OpenAI invests in Sam Altman’s brain computer interface startup Merge Labs | TechCrunch

Just when you thought the circular deals couldn’t get any more circular, OpenAI has invested in CEO Sam Altman’s brain…

January 15, 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he is ‘envious’ of Gen Z college dropouts who have the ‘mental space’ and time to build new startups | Fortune
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he is ‘envious’ of Gen Z college dropouts who have the ‘mental space’ and time to build new startups | Fortune

Sam Altman, one of the most powerful leaders in Silicon Valley, is jealous of Gen Z college dropouts.  “I’m envious…

December 28, 2025
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI to acquire AI startup that has Samsung and HP as customers – Times of India
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ChatGPT-maker OpenAI to acquire AI startup that has Samsung and HP as customers – Times of India

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has reached an agreement to acquire Neptune, a startup specialising in providing tools that help companies track, manage…

December 4, 2025
Sam Altman-backed edtech startup Campus acquires former Meta VP’s Sizzle AI platform — Here’s what we know | Company Business News
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Sam Altman-backed edtech startup Campus acquires former Meta VP’s Sizzle AI platform — Here’s what we know | Company Business News

Sam Altman-backed edtech startup ‘Campus’ announced that they have acquired the former Meta VP, Jerome Pesenti-founded artificial intelligence (AI) learning…

October 13, 2025
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he is ‘envious’ of Gen Z college dropouts who have the ‘mental space’ and time to build new startups | Fortune
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he is ‘envious’ of Gen Z college dropouts who have the ‘mental space’ and time to build new startups | Fortune

Sam Altman, one of the most powerful leaders in Silicon Valley, is jealous of Gen Z college dropouts.  “I’m envious…

October 8, 2025

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People Choose People: How Ukrainian Fintech Startup SoftBees Captivated the Stage at Money 20/20 Europe in Amsterdam
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People Choose People: How Ukrainian Fintech Startup SoftBees Captivated the Stage at Money 20/20 Europe in Amsterdam

June 7, 2026
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June 7, 2026
Indian Startup News on Instagram: "Between June 01 and June 06, 2026, as many as 18 Indian startups from diverse sectors raised over $77 million in funding from investors.

These sectors include D2C, AI, Fintech, Healthcare, Sportswear, Personal Care, EV, Quick Commerce, Proptech, Wealthtech, Skincare, Edtech, and Digital Commerce.

Last week, Indian startups raised over $77 million, with Semiconductor startup C2i Semiconductors raising $16.7 million alone.

#funding #bengaluru #investors #startup #quickcommerce #indianstartupnews"
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Indian Startup News on Instagram: “Between June 01 and June 06, 2026, as many as 18 Indian startups from diverse sectors raised over $77 million in funding from investors. These sectors include D2C, AI, Fintech, Healthcare, Sportswear, Personal Care, EV, Quick Commerce, Proptech, Wealthtech, Skincare, Edtech, and Digital Commerce. Last week, Indian startups raised over $77 million, with Semiconductor startup C2i Semiconductors raising $16.7 million alone. #funding #bengaluru #investors #startup #quickcommerce #indianstartupnews”

June 7, 2026
Banks are turning AI efficiency into a workforce strategy
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Banks are turning AI efficiency into a workforce strategy – Startup Fortune

June 7, 2026

EdTech Startups Update

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Utah's startup culture is thriving. So why are some college programs showing decline?
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Utah’s startup culture is thriving. So why are some college programs showing decline?

June 7, 2026
Educational Startups

AI, Startups, and Schools: Morocco’s Education System at a Crossroads – The North Africa Post

[ad_1] Artificial intelligence is making inroads into Morocco’s educational landscape, raising a set of questions that extend well beyond concerns…

June 7, 2026
Dual PhD holder leaves UK startup to drive green tech research at Hanoi university - VnExpress International
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Dual PhD holder leaves UK startup to drive green tech research at Hanoi university – VnExpress International

June 7, 2026
Indian Students From Galgotias University Win Global Recognition at Hong Kong's EDVentures 2026, Competing Against 19 Teams From 10 Countries
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Indian Students From Galgotias University Win Global Recognition at Hong Kong’s EDVentures 2026, Competing Against 19 Teams From 10 Countries

June 6, 2026

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