OpenAI’s co-founder, Sam Altman, the visionary behind ChatGPT, was abruptly terminated, surprising Silicon Valley where the 38-year-old was celebrated as an AI pioneer. Altman, who co-founded OpenAI with Elon Musk in 2015, aimed to advance generative AI for the benefit of humanity. A dropout from Stanford, Altman achieved success with the acquisition of his startup, Loopt, in 2012. As president of Y Combinator, he expanded investments beyond software startups. Altman, known for casual attire, delved into AI despite perceived risks. His futuristic vision includes combining AI, robotics, and free energy for societal benefit, reflecting optimism amidst personal investments in cutting-edge technologies.