Watch: Stanford students surprise OpenAI's Sam Altman with birthday song

OpenAI's Sam Altman, celebrating his 39th birthday, received an unexpected surprise from Stanford University students during a recent event. As Altman addressed the audience, the students serenaded him with a birthday song, leaving him visibly surprised. A video of the moment was shared on X (formerly Twitter), capturing Altman's genuine reaction to the gesture. Some users found humor in Altman's reaction, noting how he momentarily froze before expressing his surprise.

good to know @sama also hates when ppl sing happy birthday pic.twitter.com/eaunswRsNV

— Allen Naliath (@AllenNaliath) April 25, 2024

However, not all reactions were positive, with some users questioning the authenticity of such public birthday celebrations. Nonetheless, the event highlighted the intersection of academia and industry, showcasing Altman's engagement with the Stanford community.

In other news, OpenAI made headlines as it removed Sam Altman's ownership of its Startup Fund. Altman's recent engagements included hosting events in San Francisco, New York, and London, where he pitched AI services to Fortune 500 executives, further solidifying OpenAI's presence in the corporate world.