OpenAI's Sam Altman postpones visit to Korea due to daughter's birth: sources
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman talks to Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, not pictured, on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 17. AP-Yonhap
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's visit to Korea, originally scheduled for earlier this week, has been postponed due to the birth of his second daughter, sources here said Thursday.
Altman had been set to arrive in Korea on Sunday for a two-day trip that included meetings with major technology companies, including Samsung Electronics, to discuss potential cooperation in artificial intelligence.
During the visit, Altman was also expected to meet executives from portal operator Naver Corp. and mobile platform operator Kakao Corp.
"The postponement appears to have been driven by family priorities rather than any business-related issues," an industry insider said on condition of anonymity. "In the United States, it is generally considered natural to adjust schedules for family events, such as the birth of a child."
OpenAI previously said it hopes Altman will be able to visit Korea in the near future and meet local partners in person.