Sam Altman Addresses GPT-5 Backlash, Unveils OpenAI’s Expansive Vision
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confronted user dissatisfaction during a live AMA, acknowledging mishandling the GPT-4o to GPT-5 transition. He pledged improved transparency and user control, including an "adult mode" for relaxed content filters. The mea culpa quickly pivoted to ambition as Altman outlined OpenAI's $1.4 trillion infrastructure expansion and new foundation for AI-driven scientific projects.
The restructuring places the nonprofit OpenAI Foundation as the controlling entity over the for-profit OpenAI Group, signaling a dual focus on growth and governance. Altman's vision positions OpenAI as both a platform for diverse user needs and a catalyst for large-scale AI applications in science and societal resilience.