Sam Altman — Perception Intelligence

Cross-surface analysis of how Sam Altman is currently perceived. Each surface aggregates multiple observation channels into a single, normalised reading. Drivers are derived deterministically from the underlying signals.

Perception Intelligence

Positive

Generally positive perception, anchored by the press.

SentimentPositive

Generally positive perception, anchored by the press.

Tone

comparative

Dominant tone reads as comparative

comparative 38%cautious 23%neutral 8%detailed 15%

Intent

leadership

Coverage centres on leadership and market position

AI leadershipstartup accelerationentrepreneurship

Observation surfaces

AI engines

3 obs

Strong

Press

6727 obs

Mixed

Owned content

3 obs

Strong

Why this reading

Owned content pulling positive

Owned content contributes the strongest positive pull (82/100, 3 observations).

Recurring theme: AI leadership

"AI leadership" recurs across coverage, reinforcing the owned content reading.

Trend · 16d

Confidence 58

Coverage gaps

· Technical — Technical requires Pro access.
· Social — Social coverage resumes after the next collection pass.
· Reviews — Reviews coverage resumes after the next collection pass.
· Search — Search requires Pulse access.

Tone analysis

Dominant tone reads as comparative.

comparative

38%

cautious

23%

detailed

15%

authoritative

15%

neutral

Intent & focus

Coverage centres on leadership and market position.

leadership — weight 14
market position — weight 14
innovation — weight 12
history/background — weight 11
financial — weight 10

Recurring framing: IDENTITY: Sam Altman is CEO of OpenAI. He previously served as president of Y Combinator from 2014 to 2019 · **IDENTITY**: Sam Altman is CEO of OpenAI, former president of startup accelerator Y Combinator (2014-2019), and entrepreneur/investor in the AI and technology sector. **AUTHORITY**: CEO of the company that created ChatGPT and GPT models; led Y Combinator during significant growth; frequently quoted · # Sam Altman Overview Sam Altman is an American entrepreneur and tech executive, best known as the CEO of OpenAI (the company that created me). He previously served as president of Y Combinator, one of Silicon Valley's most influential startup accelerators · **IDENTITY**: Sam Altman is CEO of OpenAI and former president of Y Combinator, a prominent figure in AI development and startup acceleration. **AUTHORITY**: CEO of the company behind ChatGPT and GPT models; previously led Y Combinator (2014-2019), one of Silicon Valley's most influential startup ac · **IDENTITY**: CEO of OpenAI, entrepreneur, and former president of startup accelerator Y Combinator (2014-2019). Previously founded location-based social app Loopt · Here are 10 concise and factual answers about Sam Altman: 1. **IDENTITY:** Sam Altman is an American entrepreneur, investor, and programmer

Surface breakdown

Surface	Reading	Sample	Confidence	Last observed
AI engines	75	3	40%	5/15/2026
Press	50	6727	84%	5/15/2026
Owned content	82	3	49%	5/15/2026
Technical	Technical requires Pro access.
Social	Social coverage resumes after the next collection pass.
Reviews	Reviews coverage resumes after the next collection pass.
Search	Search requires Pulse access.

Trend over time

Last 16 observations, headline sentiment normalised 0–100.

Drivers behind the reading

Owned content pulling positive
Owned content contributes the strongest positive pull (82/100, 3 observations).
Evidence: Owned content
Recurring theme: AI leadership
"AI leadership" recurs across coverage, reinforcing the owned content reading.
Evidence: Owned content

Concordance & confidence

Headline confidence is 58%. Concordance becomes available once at least two observation surfaces report a sentiment reading.

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