Sam Altman Stares Into a Bright Light Every Morning and Fasts 15 Hours a Day. Here’s Why

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What happened

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, starts many mornings by spending about 10 to 15 minutes under a full-spectrum LED light while clearing email, a routine he once called “a ridiculous gain for me.

Key facts

  • Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, starts many mornings by spending about 10 to 15 minutes under a full-spectrum LED light while clearing email, a routine he once called “a ridiculous gain for me.
  • Reported by Bitcoin.com and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:50:26 UTC.

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