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Sam Altman on AI, queerness, and being grateful for the journey he’s on (exclusive)

In an interview with The Advocate, the “it” CEO of the global business world opens up about being an AI revolutionary, his journey as a gay man, and his hopes for the future.

Microsoft Apologizes to Trans Gamer 'Humilated' by Comedian Onstage

A transgender video game journalist says she was 'completely dehumanized' when a comedian made transphobic jokes about her gender onstage during an Xbox One event at Eurogamer Expo 2013.

Sam Altman Returns as CEO of OpenAI Only Days After Firing

The move appears a victory for Altman and Microsoft.

WATCH: Bill Gates Tells Boy Scouts to End Gay Ban

The billionaire founder of Microsoft has been a generous ally to LGBT causes.

Mad at Microsoft

Operations program manager Jeff Koertzen was so angry that his employer backtracked on supporting gay equality that he quit the company. In an exclusive Q&A he accuses a top Microsoft executive of lying to employees

Barney Frank says Microsoft explanation

Openly gay U.S. representative Barney Frank of Massachusetts weighed in on the growing Microsoft controversy.

Apple Joins Microsoft Leaves Christian Values Group

Apple has removed its store from the Christian Values Network, an online shopping service that supports nonprofit groups, including anti-LGBT ones.

'Ric Weiland' Trailer: How a Shy Microsoft Coder Funded LGBTQ+ Rights

Yes I Am - The Ric Weiland Story shows the journey of an unlikely gay pioneer.

LGBTQ100 Index Launches, Spotlights Companies Acting as Allies

Amazon, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, and Apple made the debut list. 

Major Companies Decry 'License to Discriminate' Bills

Apple, Levi Strauss, Microsoft, and others have signed on to a statement denouncing such legislation as 'bad for business.'

Microsoft Funding Gay Cruises?

Times are good for young tech entrepreneur Lorenzo Thione, an Italian wiz whose search-engine company Powerset was recently purchased by Microsoft for $100 million.

WATCH: Microsoft Commercial Features Lesbian Wedding

The latest ad from Microsoft is a reflection of the shifting attitude toward marriage equality in the mainstream.

Google Microsoft Starbucks Say DOMA Hurts Their Businesses

Top U.S. companies including Google, Microsoft, and Starbucks took the unusual step on Thursday of legally documenting their opposition to the Defense of Marriage Act.

Microsoft Tries to Mend Rift With 'Gaymers'

Microsoft is looking to make amends with gamers whose gay-identified Xbox user names were banned by the company's stringent, and some say discriminatory, terms of use.

Will Apple Follow Microsoft in Pulling Out of Christian Values Network

Hours after being named in a petition on Change.org, software giant Microsoft removed their online store from a referral service that funds alleged hate groups.

Microsoft Ad Honors Katie Sowers—1st Woman, LGBTQ Coach in Super Bowl

A Microsoft ad praises the 49ers assistant coach for being a groundbreaking woman but notably leaves out her lesbian identity.