Sam Altman faces lawsuit from sister alleging sexual abuse during childhood

Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI, is facing a lawsuit from his sister, Annie Altman, who accuses him of sexually abusing her as a minor. The alleged abuse occurred over nine years, starting in 1997. Annie is seeking $75,000 in damages and has made similar allegations online for years. Sam Altman denied the claims, stating they are "deeply hurtful and entirely untrue." The Altman family expressed their support for Annie while emphasizing the challenges of dealing with mental health issues. They noted that her allegations have changed over time, with the lawsuit including incidents when Sam was an adult.