The sister of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Ann Altman, has filed a lawsuit alleging that her brother sexually abused her between 1997 and 2006. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Missouri, claims that the abuse occurred at their family home in Clayton, Missouri, starting when Ann was 3 and Sam was 12. The filing asserts that the abuse included repeated incidents of oral sex and penetration, happening several times per week. Ann claims to have suffered severe emotional distress, mental anguish, and depression as a result of these acts.
Ann Altman has previously made similar allegations against her brother publicly, but this is the first time she has taken legal action. Represented by attorney Ryan Mahoney, the lawsuit seeks a jury trial and damages exceeding $75,000. In response, Sam Altman and his family have denied the allegations, stating that the claims made by Ann are untrue and deeply hurtful. They also mentioned Ann’s mental health challenges and their attempts to support her.
Sam Altman, known for his role at OpenAI, faced controversy when temporarily removed as CEO in 2023 but was reinstated following pressure from investors and employees. Additionally, Altman is currently dealing with a lawsuit from Elon Musk, who accuses OpenAI and its co-founders of breaching contracts and fiduciary duties. Musk, a former OpenAI board member, has criticized the organization for allegedly straying from its original nonprofit mission. Musk’s lawsuit aims to prevent OpenAI from becoming a for-profit entity.
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