OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says people are right to feel afraid about the power and influence of artificial intelligence. His remarks come after concerns circulating online, including a viral warning from a former AI researcher that AI could pose extreme risks by the end of the decade.
Across outlets, Altman frames the public’s anxiety as understandable, but argues that AI firms can help ensure the technology benefits humanity. He discusses the future of AI and highlights that the sector can deliver advantages comparable to, or greater than, other major technologies, rather than only posing dangers. TechRadar and The Next Web both report that Altman makes his comments in connection with a high-profile appearance at Salesforce’s Dreamforce conference in San Francisco. Daily Record similarly ties his statements to the broader debate sparked by the earlier viral warning, emphasizing the tension between fear and reliance on responsible development.
