OpenAI Chief Sam Altman Denies Sister's Abuse Claims

Facts

• In a joint statement on X (formerly Twitter) Wednesday, tech billionaire Sam Altman, his mother, and two brothers categorically denied allegations that he abused his sister Ann Altman, labeling the claims "utterly untrue."^[1]
• Ann Altman on Monday filed a lawsuit in a US district court in the Eastern District of Missouri against her brother, alleging that he sexually abused her between 1997 and 2006.^[2]
• Ann Altman claims the abuse began when she was three and he was 12, adding she suffered "severe emotional distress" and has been unable to live a normal life due to her brother's alleged conduct.^[3]
• The Altman family claims Ann Altman has made various claims over time, including accusations about family members withholding their father's 401k funds and hacking her Wi-Fi.^[4]
• While Ann Altman has claimed over $75K as compensation, her family said she was offered "monthly financial support" and medical help, but she had refused "conventional treatment."^[5]
• Ann Altman's attorney has claimed that her sexual abuse had led to mental health challenges, but he dismissed suggestions that her mental health had contributed to her allegations against her brother.^[6][7]

Sources: ^[1]Independent, ^[2]BBC News, ^[3]Verge, ^[4]The Telegraph, ^[5]The Guardian, ^[6]CCN and ^[7]The Jerusalem Post.

Narratives

• Narrative A, as provided by TechCrunch. The evolving nature of the accusations, combined with previous unfounded claims about technology manipulation and financial misconduct, calls into question the potential validity of Ann Altman's claims. These allegations have not been substantiated.
• Narrative B, as provided by Verge. These are very serious and disturbing allegations against Sam Altman. Ann Altman's severe emotional trauma and inability to live a normal life must be taken seriously.