Gwyneth Paltrow is rumored to be throwing a party for AI mogul Sam Altman. People don’t love the optics

Gwyneth Paltrow is under scrutiny after a viral image purportedly an invitation for a dinner hosted by the actress and entrepreneur at her home in the Hamptons. The alleged invitation, shared on X and Threads, claims the event, set to take place later this month, will honor OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The dinner, beginning at 6:00 p.m., will include cocktails followed by a sit-down meal.

The invite, however, has drawn criticism for its optics, with many social media users expressing their disapproval. Some see it as a bizarre juxtaposition of Paltrow's eccentric lifestyle brand and Altman's leading role in artificial intelligence. Others point out the invite's poor design, featuring a serif font, beige background with blue floral motifs, doves, and a rising sun.

The backlash arrives at a time of growing distrust towards AI leaders, with research showing that young people in particular distrust AI CEOs. Paltrow, who has recently interviewed AI experts on her platform Goop and reportedly undergone an AI pivot at her company, seems to be warming up to the industry.