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White House official and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a tense meeting over the release of the new GPT-5 AI model, with a holographic display.
Startups

White House Urges OpenAI to Delay New Model Release Amid Safety Concerns

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly told staff the White House would approve access to its new GPT 5.

Marcus Havel·June 26, 2026
Sriram Krishnan departing the White House, with abstract AI network patterns symbolizing the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence policy.
Startups

Sriram Krishnan Departs White House AI Advisor Role

On a Saturday in early June, Sriram Krishnan posted a message on X, quietly announcing his departure from his influential role as the White House's top artificial intelligence policy advisor.

Marcus Havel·June 7, 2026