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Protesters gather at OpenAI’s DevDay

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On September 29, 2026, OpenAI's annual DevDay event was disrupted by a large-scale protest at San Francisco's Fort Mason. Over a dozen organizations, including the Service Employees International Union and Bay Resistance, gathered to demand that Sam Altman prioritize people over profit. Protesters carried signs such as 'PEOPLE OVER PROFIT' and 'Drop the ICE contract,' with some participants wearing cardboard robot costumes. The event began with chants and flyers, marking a significant moment of labor activism during the tech industry's annual gathering.

Key points

• Over a dozen organizations, including the Service Employees International Union and Bay Resistance, gathered to protest OpenAI's DevDay event at San Francisco's Fort Mason on September 29, 2026.
• Protesters carried signs demanding 'PEOPLE OVER PROFIT' and 'Drop the ICE contract,' with some participants wearing cardboard robot costumes to symbolize labor solidarity.

Context and limitations

The report covers only the initial protest phase at Fort Mason on September 29, 2026. It does not include details about the rally's duration, specific outcomes, or the full scope of the 'people over profit' movement.

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