Tucker Carlson Questions Sam Altman Over Alleged Murder of OpenAI Employee
Key Points
- Tucker Carlson alleges an OpenAI employee was murdered, not a suicide.
- Carlson cites evidence of a struggle and cut surveillance footage.
- Altman states he has not spoken with authorities about the case.
- The employee’s mother claims the murder occurred on Altman's orders.
- Altman says he offered to talk to the mother, but she declined.
- Both discuss public concerns and the need for further investigation.
In a televised interview, Tucker Carlson pressed OpenAI chief Sam Altman about claims that an OpenAI employee was murdered on Altman's orders. Carlson cited details suggesting a struggle and a lack of suicidal indicators, while Altman said he had not spoken with authorities and offered to speak with the employee's mother, who declined. The exchange highlighted ongoing concerns and speculation surrounding the incident.
Interview Overview
Tucker Carlson opened the discussion by asserting that an OpenAI employee was "definitely murdered," pointing to evidence of a struggle, a cut surveillance camera, and the absence of any suicidal behavior. He described the employee’s recent activities, noting a recent vacation with friends and a phone call to a family member, and emphasized that there was no note or indication of depression.
Altman responded that he had not spoken to authorities about the case. When Carlson mentioned that the employee’s mother claimed the murder occurred on Altman's orders, Altman asked whether Carlson believed that claim. Carlson said he thought it was worth investigating, stressing that dismissing the possibility without evidence would be inappropriate.
The conversation turned to the broader public perception of the incident. Carlson suggested that the allegations might reflect broader fears about OpenAI’s actions. Altman replied that he had not faced many interviews where he was directly accused of such wrongdoing. Carlson clarified that he was not accusing Altman outright but was relaying the mother’s claim.
Altman noted that he had offered to speak with the employee’s mother, but she declined. Throughout the interview, Carlson repeatedly emphasized the lack of evidence supporting a suicide narrative and the need for further scrutiny.
Both participants maintained a cautious tone, with Carlson urging deeper investigation and Altman acknowledging the seriousness of the allegations while noting his limited engagement with law enforcement.