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OpenAI CEO’s Identity Verification Company Announced Fake Bruno Mars Partnership Due To Mistaken Identity

Maybe Tools For Humanity should look into making their orb tell fortunes to prevent these things from happening.

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On April 17, 2026, Sam Altman’s other AI company, Tools For Humanity, announced a partnership with Bruno Mars as he embarks on his Romantic Tour. The announcement coincided with the company’s Concert Kit tool, which allegedly allows “verified humans” to access VIP tickets and concert experiences.

However, Bruno Mars’ management and Live Nation released a joint statement on April 22, claiming that the partnership didn’t exist. “To be clear, we were never even approached by [Tools For Humanity], nor were........

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