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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discusses TikTok use and AI's future

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed his personal routine for unwinding, which includes scrolling through TikTok before bed. He finds short-form video to be a powerful tool for relaxation but acknowledges its potential dangers, especially for younger generations. Altman has expressed concerns about the addictive nature of such content and has even restricted his own children's access to it. AI

IMPACT Offers insight into the personal habits of a key AI leader and his reflections on the impact of powerful digital tools.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discusses TikTok use and AI's future

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Preston Fore ·

    Like millions of Americans, OpenAI’s Sam Altman unwinds from thinking about AI by scrolling on TikTok before bed: ‘I happen to like short-form video’

    OpenAI’s billionaire CEO Sam Altman enjoys scrolling TikTok before bed—and he’s not the only CEO who does. But he wouldn’t let his son use the app.