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Statements and actions by Sam Altman on this topic.
Public disputes concerning scientific research, research methods, authorship, credit, collaboration, publication, and research conduct.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
1 statement on this page. Dates: September 8, 2026
1 matching statement. Dates: September 8, 2026
1 published statement. Dates: September 8, 2026
Role at the time: OpenAI leader who says he spent the weekend speaking with the team
Responding to
OpenAI improperly pressured the researchers over authorship and publication of the mathematical results.
"acted with integrity and generosity throughout"
Explicit interested defense of the company's intentions and actions.
Altman says he spoke with the team over the weekend and defends its conduct. His role makes this an interested defense, not an independent witness to every call.
