Wednesday, 23 April, 2025

Sam Altman Steps Down as Oklo Chairman to Pave Way for AI-Energy Collaboration

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has resigned as chairman of nuclear energy startup Oklo to avoid potential conflicts of interest, as the two companies explore strategic partnerships. Altman, an early investor in Oklo, will be succeeded by CEO and co-founder Jacob DeWitte. The move comes amid increasing energy demands from AI technologies and a growing interest in nuclear power as a clean energy source.