OpenAI CEO Sam Altman denies abuse allegations in lawsuit from his sister – National

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has denied sexually abusing his sister Ann Altman after she filed a lawsuit claiming she was the victim of regular violence sexual abuse in her brother’s hands for almost a decade.

The lawsuit, filed in a U.S. District Court in Missouri, alleges that the abuse began in 1997, when Ann was three and Altman was 12, and alleges that she suffered physical injuries as a result of the abuse and ” “I experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and severe emotional distress.” , mental anguish and depression, which is likely to continue in the future.”

The abuse included “numerous rapes, sexual assaults, sexual abuse, molestation, sodomy and assault,” the lawsuit in the case says.

The New York Times reports that she did made similar allegations She has been protesting against her brother on social media for years, but this is the first time she has filed a lawsuit.

Altman issued one joint statement to X on Tuesday with his mother and two brothers and denied any wrongdoing.

“All of these allegations are completely untrue,” the statement said. “It is incredibly difficult to care for a family member who is struggling with mental health issues.

“Annie has made deeply hurtful and completely untrue allegations about our family and especially Sam,” the statement continued. “This situation is causing great pain to our entire family.”

Without going into too much detail, the statement said Altman’s sister struggles with her mental health and “rejects conventional treatment and lashes out at family members who are genuinely trying to help.”

The statement said Altman financially supports his sister on a monthly basis and pays her rent and bills. However, she claims that she “continues to demand more money from us.”

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In response to the statement, Ann Altman’s attorney told CNN, “It is not uncommon for parents and other family members to deny (sexual abuse by a sibling).”

“In this case, they are I’m focusing on the wrong siblingg,” Ryan Mahoney told the outlet.

Mahoney also told The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday that his client suffered trauma but that there is “no evidence that her own mental health did.” contributed to her allegations.”

She is seeking at least $75,000 in damages.

Sam Altman is widely considered one of the biggest AI influencers after the 39-year-old came onto the market ChatGPTmaking artificial intelligence accessible to the masses and sparking a wave of easily accessible AI tools in the mainstream.

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse or is involved in an abusive situation, please visit Canadian Crime Victims Resource Center for help. They can also be reached toll-free at 1-877-232-2610.

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