Overview

• The honorary award carries no cash prize and will be presented in Berlin on 24 September.
• Altman becomes the ninth laureate, joining a roster that includes Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Berners-Lee and Jeff Bezos.
• Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner said Altman embodies “innovation paired with reflection” in translating AI breakthroughs into practical applications.
• Altman has emphasized the need to minimize potential AI risks and supported clear regulatory frameworks, notably the EU code of conduct.
• He and his husband have signed the Giving Pledge and directed donations to universal basic income research, pandemic medical studies and civil-society groups.