Crossfiled1 outlets · filed 20 October 2026
US judge dismisses sexual abuse lawsuit from Sam Altman’s sister
Ann Altman, the Open AI CEO’s sister, accused her brother of repeatedly sexually abusing her over two decades ago A judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Sam Altman’s sister against him on Tuesday. Ann Altman accused the OpenAI CEO of repeatedly sexually abusing her more than two decades ago, which he
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Both outlets center on the dismissal of Ann Altman’s lawsuit against Sam Altman. The Verge is more specific about the filing, naming the judge and saying the suit alleged childhood abuse; Engadget is the only one to mention that the dismissal followed Ann Altman’s refusal of a medical exam.
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