OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced he will abstain from making political donations this election cycle, distancing himself from Silicon Valley's growing influence in politics.
Altman has previously donated to political campaigns
Jun 04, 2026
12:39 pm
What's the storyOpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced that he will not be contributing any money to political campaigns in the US this election cycle.
The announcement comes as Silicon Valley billionaires are ramping up their spending to influence upcoming congressional contests.
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