OpenAI Considers Partnership as Sam Altman Steps Down from Helion Energy Board

LootboxPhobia · 2026-03-23T19:54:38+00:00

Sam Altman has resigned from the Helion Energy board to better facilitate cooperation between OpenAI and the company. He retains his financial interest in Helion while avoiding involvement in deal negotiations. Helion's CEO expressed enthusiasm about the new working relationship with Altman.

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2026-03-23 19:54:38

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Investing.com – Sam Altman has stepped down from the board of Helion Energy, a fusion startup he has supported since 2015, as OpenAI begins to explore large-scale collaboration with the company.

Altman, who is CEO of OpenAI and also serves on the board, said Monday that it has become difficult to hold both roles as ChatGPT’s developer considers future partnerships with Helion. In a post on social media platform X, Altman stated he will retain his financial stake in Helion and will recuse himself from any negotiations.

Helion CEO David Kirtley posted on X, saying Altman has played an indispensable role in Helion’s development and expressing his willingness to work with Altman in this new capacity.

According to Axios on Monday, sources familiar with the matter said OpenAI is in advanced negotiations to purchase electricity from Helion Energy.

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