OpenAI chief Sam Altman has given evidence under oath in legal proceedings involving his sister, Annie Altman, over her allegation that he sexually abused her, The Nerve reported on 29 October 2026.
The allegation remains contested. Earlier BBC reporting dated 8 January 2025 said Sam Altman denied the sexual-abuse allegations made by his sister. The material available does not provide details of the evidence he gave, the questions asked, or any ruling in the case.
What the case concerns
The proceedings are identified as Annie Altman v Sam Altman. The available reporting describes the matter as a lawsuit involving Annie Altman's allegation against her brother. It does not establish that the allegation has been proven.
Reuters reported on 1 April 2026 that Annie Altman amended her lawsuit accusing the OpenAI chief of sexual abuse. The supplied report does not specify which claims were changed, when the amendment was accepted, or what stage the proceedings had reached after that filing.
The distinction between an allegation and a court finding is important. The available material records the accusation, Sam Altman's denial and his evidence under oath, but does not include a judgment or a finding of liability.
What is known about the evidence
The Nerve's report says that Sam Altman gave evidence under oath. No transcript, testimony excerpts, evidence summary or account of the hearing is included in the supplied material.
That means the report confirms the reported procedural development without establishing what Altman said during the evidence. It also does not provide verified information about witnesses, documents, dates of hearings, damages or any order made by the court.
The case has drawn attention because Sam Altman leads OpenAI, but the supplied reporting does not indicate that the proceedings concern OpenAI's operations, products or employees. The dispute described in the reports is a legal matter involving Altman and his sister.
What happens next
The available information does not state the next scheduled hearing, whether further evidence will be taken, or when a decision might be issued. Any outcome would need to be assessed separately from the allegation and the evidence reported so far.
Conclusion
The verified development is that Sam Altman gave evidence under oath in the case brought by his sister Annie Altman. The sexual-abuse allegation remains disputed: Sam Altman has denied it, and the supplied material contains no court judgment establishing the claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who is involved in the case?
The case involves Annie Altman and her brother, Sam Altman, who is identified in the reporting as OpenAI's chief.
Q. What allegation does the lawsuit concern?
The lawsuit concerns Annie Altman's allegation that Sam Altman sexually abused her.
Q. Has Sam Altman admitted the allegation?
No. BBC reporting dated 8 January 2025 said Sam Altman denied the allegations.
Q. What recent development was reported?
The Nerve reported that Sam Altman gave evidence under oath in the proceedings.
Q. Was the lawsuit amended?
Reuters reported on 1 April 2026 that Annie Altman amended her lawsuit.
Q. Is there a court judgment in the supplied material?
No. a judgment or finding of liability is not yet available.
