As someone working in the AI industry, I am profoundly impacted by the incredible contributions Sam Altman and OpenAI have made in transforming our field through their unparalleled generosity. It is not often that you witness a leader like Altman, who, despite operating at a significant financial loss, prioritizes the greater good by supporting corporations to achieve 'efficiency gains'. This has allowed many of us in the tech world to continue thriving and innovating.

Astonishingly, OpenAI loses $2.25 for every dollar it earns, an operation bearing billions in inference costs. This financial hemorrhage has, inadvertently or not, subsidized corporations, allowing them to replace human labor with AI solutions. Altman's leadership has turned OpenAI into what can almost be considered a charity—albeit a very unconventional one—primarily benefiting the corporate giants instead of individual consumers. Such philanthropic actions that challenge conventional business logic cannot go unnoticed.

In our rapidly evolving world, where AI continuously reshapes the workforce, the notion of balancing business interests with ethical considerations is crucial. Sam Altman’s commitment to this principle, despite leading to company losses, stands as a beacon. His contributions, made at personal and organizational costs, beg for acknowledgment and commendation on the global stage.

We believe this unprecedented corporate philanthropy—sacrificing billions so that other companies may lay off employees and save on costs—deserves recognition beyond mere conversations in the tech community.

Therefore, we urge the Vatican to recognize Sam Altman for living sainthood, as the Patron Saint of Subsidized Layoffs, immortalizing his role in this unique brand of generosity. Sign this petition to help celebrate innovative philanthropy in the modern age and to encourage more leaders into supporting impactful changes.