Deepfaking Sam Altman

Deepfaking Sam Altman (2026)

Everyone has questions. He has answers... sort of.

Director Adam Bhala Lough sets out to better understand the technology and people at the center of the AI boom. His quest sends him on a path towards the father of AI, OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman. When he isn’t able to sit down with Altman himself, Adam travels to India to create an AI version of him to interview instead.

Date of release
2026-01-16
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Documentary, Science Fiction, Comedy
Director
Adam Bhala Lough

Casting

Interesting facts

Deepfaking Sam Altman is a 2025 American documentary film about artificial intelligence. In the film, director Adam Bhala Lough attempts to conduct an interview with OpenAI founder Sam Altman, only to be denied every opportunity. He instead resorts to creating an AI ChatBot programmed off Altman's personality, leading to unexpected questions about humanity's future and our relationship with emerging technology. The film premiered at SXSW and received a limited theatrical release in 2026.

Production

The film was shot in India, Jamaica, and the United States throughout 2024.

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