Based on tax filing documents, OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, received a compensation package of $113,674 in 2024, representing an approximate 50% surge compared to the previous year. Notably, Altman does not possess equity in OpenAI; instead, his wealth predominantly stems from other investment ventures. Previously, Larry Summers, who served as the former U.S. Treasury Secretary and was the highest-paid external director, stepped down from the board and took a leave from his teaching duties at Harvard following the revelation of his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. It's worth mentioning that the actual total compensation for OpenAI's executives might surpass the disclosed figures, given the company's limited financial transparency. In 2024, OpenAI contributed $7.5 million through a non-profit entity to support AI safety research. Moreover, the company significantly streamlined its mission statement from 2023 to 2024.