Sam Altman, founder of OpenAI, refutes claims of childhood abuse made by his sister Ann in a recent lawsuit
In her lawsuit, Ann claims the abuse started when she was just three years old and continued for nearly a decade. She says Sam was 12 at the time. The allegations have really shaken their family, and Sam shared that this whole situation is causing a lot of pain for everyone involved.
Sam, along with his mom and brothers, released a statement saying Ann has made some really hurtful claims. They mentioned that caring for a family member with mental health issues is tough, and they’ve chosen to keep things private until now. But with the lawsuit, they felt they had to speak up.
Over the years, Ann has accused family members of various things, including mishandling their dad’s money and even hacking her Wi-Fi. But the most serious claim is the one against Sam. He’s been in the spotlight for his work with OpenAI, especially with the success of ChatGPT, and he’s made quite a fortune from it.
In 2023, he made headlines for being fired and then quickly re-hired at OpenAI after some board drama. A review later cleared him of any wrongdoing, and he’s back in charge. Now, Ann’s lawsuit, filed in Missouri, is asking for a jury trial and over $75,000 in damages, claiming she’s been through a lot emotionally and has medical bills piling up.
Ann has been estranged from her family, and she’s previously claimed they’ve kept money from her. In their statement, Sam’s family said they’ve been supporting her financially and that she’s set to receive money from their late father’s estate for life.
Sam also shared some messages from Ann’s lawyers, which hinted that they want to look into his finances for the case. In Missouri, there’s a law that allows claims for childhood sexual abuse until the age of 31. Sam and OpenAI have been asked for comments on this situation.
