OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he no longer writes letters to his one-year-old son because of Elon Musk’s …

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has revealed that he stopped writing personal letters to his young son after realizing they could become part of legal proceedings linked to Elon Musk’s lawsuit against the AI company. In an interview with Forbes recently, Altman, who became a parent in February 2025, said the growing legal scrutiny around OpenAI forced him to rethink how much of his private life he puts on record. The issue has gained attention as OpenAI prepares for a potential IPO and continues to fight a high-profile lawsuit filed by Elon Musk, a co-founder who later left the company.

During the interview, Altman said he initially wrote letters to his son to document major moments in his life and work.