Protesters gather at OpenAI’s DevDay

OpenAI’s annual DevDay event in San Francisco was met with organized protests on Tuesday. Demonstrators, representing a coalition of over a dozen organizations, gathered outside the venue to voice concerns regarding the company’s ethical direction and its impact on society. Chanting slogans such as "People over profit," the protesters criticized CEO Sam Altman and the company's broader influence on the technology landscape. The rally highlighted growing public scrutiny surrounding the rapid development of artificial intelligence and the corporate practices of major AI labs. While the event proceeded inside with developer-focused announcements, the presence of the protesters underscored the increasing tension between AI industry leaders and advocacy groups concerned about labor, environmental, and societal implications of large-scale AI deployment. OpenAI has not yet issued a formal response to the specific demands raised by the coalition during the demonstration.