# Protesters gather outside OpenAI’s DevDay in San Francisco

> More than a dozen groups rallied at OpenAI’s DevDay on Sept 29, 2026, demanding the company drop ICE and military contracts and address data‑center impacts.

Oossa · 2026-09-29 · https://oossa.com/en/protesters-gather-outside-openai-s-devday-in-san-francisco

On Tuesday, OpenAI’s annual DevDay in San Francisco was met with a protest outside the Fort Mason venue. Over a dozen labor and activist groups, including Bay Resistance and the Tech Workers Coalition, chanted “People over profit” and held signs calling for OpenAI to end contracts with ICE and the military. Protesters also highlighted the environmental impact of the company’s data centers.

## The facts

- Date: Sept 29, 2026
- More than 12 organizations took part in the rally

## Why it matters

The protest puts pressure on OpenAI to address ethical concerns about government contracts and climate impact, which could influence future policy and corporate decisions.

## Sources & references

1. [Protesters gather at OpenAI’s DevDay](https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1002201/openai-sam-altman-openai-devday-protests-ice-data-centers) – The Verge, 2026-09-29

Last updated: 2026-09-29