Samuel Harris Altman is an American entrepreneur and business executive who has served as the chief executive officer of the artificial intelligence research organization OpenAI since 2019. In this role, he has played a central part in shaping the organization’s mission to develop advanced artificial intelligence systems that benefit society. Altman gained global prominence after overseeing the launch of ChatGPT in 2022, a breakthrough product that brought generative AI into mainstream public use and demonstrated the transformative potential of large language models.

Under his leadership, OpenAI has accelerated research, expanded strategic partnerships, and influenced how governments, businesses, and the public think about the opportunities and risks associated with artificial intelligence. As a result, Altman is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures of the modern AI boom, known both for advancing cutting-edge technology and for advocating discussions around AI safety, ethics, and long-term societal impact.