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How a Nonexistent Bruno Mars Deal Sparked New Scrutiny of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
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How a Nonexistent Bruno Mars Deal Sparked New Scrutiny of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

Complex·Bernadette Giacomazzo·about 1 month ago
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is facing fresh scrutiny after a high-profile product rollout tied to a supposed partnership with Bruno Mars unraveled publicly—because the collaboration never existed. According to WIRED , the controversy centers on Tools for Humanity, the biometric startup co-founded by Altman, which recently introduced a new ticketing concept called “Concert Kit.” During a San Francisco launch event, company executives said the product would debut on Mars’ upcoming world tour, promising exclusive access and VIP experiences for verified users. But within days, representatives for Bruno Mars and concert promoter Live Nation pushed back, stating clearly that no such agreement had ever been discussed. “To be clear, we were never approached … nor were we in any discussions regarding a partnership or tour access,” Mars’ management and Live Nation said in a joint statement. The statement added that they first became aware of the claims after the company publicly tied its product to the tour.…

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