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This Thursday morning, Google Search caused widespread confusion by falsely reporting that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had died. Both *Times Now* and *NewsBytes* confirm that the error, which appeared on Wednesday, stemmed from a false edit on Altman's Wikipedia page. Google quickly acknowledged the issue on X, stating it was "not a manual change" and was no longer appearing, blaming "vandalism of public info sources" like Wikipedia, where edits claiming assassination were made. The *Seoul Economic Daily* and *India Today* also reported that Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei was briefly listed as deceased, highlighting concerns about automated systems spreading misinformation. Meanwhile, OpenAI itself is making headlines for its internal dynamics and leadership changes. *India Today* and *digit.in* reveal that CEO Sam Altman personally intervenes in employee "friction" issues through an "SOS email" system, even telling those blocking progress to "shut up and do it." This system, formalized after Fidji Simo joined in late 2025, aims to cut bureaucracy as OpenAI plans to grow to over 8,000 employees. However, *qz.com* and the *New York Post* report a significant leadership shift: Chief Revenue Officer Denise Dresser is departing less than a year after joining, to be replaced by Dali Rajic. This follows several other senior exits, including Brad Lightcap, as OpenAI reportedly prepares for a potential public market debut, with *International Business Times UK* noting Goldman Sachs is involved in IPO preparations. In other AI news, Anthropic is poised for a massive IPO. Both *AFR* and *Silicon Republic* report investors expect the company to float with a valuation of $2.8 trillion or more in October, potentially making it the largest IPO ever, surpassing SpaceX. This fervor is driven by rapidly growing revenue, with some sources indicating Q2 revenue hit nearly $11 billion. Anthropic is also eyeing a major acquisition, with *calcalistech.com* stating it's in talks to buy Israeli AI startup Decart for about $6 billion, a move that would expand its global presence and improve AI capabilities. The Google search error underscores the critical need for users to critically evaluate online content, even from major search engines, as misinformation can spread rapidly.