OpenAI CEO Sam Altman ‘secretly’ marries longtime partner Oliver Mulherin, photos go viral

In an intimate seaside ceremony, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently married his partner Oliver Mulherin, media reports said.

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Several viral images are trending on social media platforms which show Sam Altman taking wedding vows with Oliver Mulherin. Photo Courtesy: @heyBarsee X page

Altman, 38, confirmed the news in a text to NBC News after photos of the wedding began circulating on social media on Thursday (January 11, 2024).

In the viral images, Sam and Oliver could be seen exchanging wedding vows during an intimate ceremony.

Who is Oliver Mulherin?

Oliver Mulherin is reportedly an Australian software engineer.

Last year, Altman and Mulherin attended a state dinner at the White House that President Joe Biden hosted for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reports NBC News.

Why Sam Altman made headlines in recent months?

Sam Altman was recently sacked as the CEO of AI startup OpenAI. Within a span of five days, he was rehired by the firm after the board reached an agreement with him.

He shot to fame with the launch of the ChatGPT platform.