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Sam Altman Steps Down As Chair Of Nuclear Startup Oklo, Clearing Way For Supply Talks With AI Companies

By David Dalton
23 April 2025

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Sam Altman Steps Down As Chair Of Nuclear Startup Oklo, Clearing Way For Supply Talks With AI Companies
US-based Oklo is developing its advanced Aurora nuclear power plant. Courtesy Oklo.
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman is stepping down as chair of advanced nuclear reactor developer Oklo to avoid a conflict of interest ahead of talks between his company and the nuclear startup on an energy supply agreement.

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