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Sam Altman seeks refund for 2018 Tesla Roadster deposit
Sam Altman is trying to cancel his Tesla Roadster reservation and get his money back after waiting since 2018. The OpenAI CEO posted email screenshots on X showing he put down a deposit seven and a half years ago and recently tried to request a refund, but the email bounced back. Microsoft–OpenAI deal lifts fundraising cap, sets up IPO path
Microsoft and OpenAI agreed on a restructuring that recasts the company as OpenAI Group PBC under the control of the OpenAI Foundation. The move lifts constraints that had limited outside fundraising and tied OpenAI exclusively to Microsoft for compute. 
Sam Altman talks AGI, Sora and monetization in a16z interview
The a16z Podcast published an interview with Sam Altman in which he discussed future interfaces, monetization plans, and OpenAI’s path towards artificial general intelligence. The conversation was led by a16z co-founder Ben Horowitz and partner Erik Torenberg. 
OpenAI reports 30% reduction in political bias
OpenAI researchers published a report showing that its latest models - GPT-5 Instant and GPT-5 Thinking - exhibit 30% less political bias than prior generations, including GPT-4o and o3. The company has developed a framework for evaluating model neutrality. OpenAI and Anthropic may use investor funds to settle AI lawsuits
OpenAI and Anthropic are exploring the use of investor capital and limited insurance cover to resolve mounting legal claims tied to their AI services, according to people familiar with internal discussions. Both companies face a wave of copyright and related lawsuits that could translate into substantial payouts. 
