Active Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Filed by Sister (critical) Sam Altman's sister, Ann Altman (Annie Altman), filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri alleging sexual abuse, including rape, sexual assault, molestation, sodomy, and battery, that occurred regularly between 1997 and 2006 (starting when she was 3 and he was 12). Altman and his family deny the claims, attributing them to his sister's mental health challenges.. Active SEC Investigation into Investor Misrepresentation (critical) The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initiated an investigation into Sam Altman’s internal communications and potential misconduct, focusing on whether the circumstances surrounding his November 2023 ouster and reinstatement misled investors and stakeholders of OpenAI.. OpenAI Firing for Lack of Candor and Allegations of Psychological Abuse (critical) Altman was removed as OpenAI CEO on November 17, 2023, because the board cited he 'was not consistently candid in his communications.' Former board member Helen Toner later alleged in May 2024 that Altman withheld information (e.g., ChatGPT release, ownership of OpenAI's startup fund) and that two executives had reported 'psychological abuse' from him.. History of Deceptive/Chaotic Behavior at Previous Company (Loopt) (high) Former OpenAI board member Helen Toner alleged that when Altman was CEO of Loopt, the management team asked twice to fire him for what they called 'deceptive and chaotic behavior.'. False Claim of Y Combinator Board Chair Title in SEC Filings (high) It was revealed that Sam Altman had falsely claimed the Y Combinator board chair title, including in SEC filings, and that Y Combinator partners never approved his appointment to that position.. Worldcoin Regulatory Suspensions and Deceptive Marketing (high) Worldcoin, co-founded by Altman, has faced multiple international regulatory investigations and suspensions (including in Kenya, Spain, Portugal, and Hong Kong) due to concerns over biometric data privacy and potential fraud. The company was also documented as engaging in 'deceptive marketing practices' to drive sign-ups.. Allegation of Lying Regarding Punitive Non-Disparagement Agreements (high) In May 2024, Altman was accused of lying when he claimed to have been unaware of the provision in OpenAI's non-disparagement agreements that could cancel vested equity for departing employees who refused to sign the agreement.