Amazon Shelves Sam Altman Film Amid $50 Billion OpenAI Investment
- Amazon has removed the film “Artificial” from its release schedule and is seeking new distributors.
- The film, starring Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman, reportedly portrays Altman in an unflattering light.
- Amazon’s decision follows a $50 billion investment into OpenAI, where Altman was ousted as CEO in early 2023.
- Creative Artists Agency is now screening the film for potential new distributors.
Amazon has decided not to release “Artificial,” a film about Sam Altman’s brief ouster from OpenAI, citing its darker tone than initially pitched. This move comes after Amazon’s significant financial involvement with OpenAI.
The shelving of the film highlights Amazon’s strategic interests following its substantial investment in OpenAI and reflects concerns over maintaining relationships with key figures like Altman and political connections linked to the company. Source
