Accept ‘bad things’ in return for benefits of AI, says Sam Altman
Sam Altman of OpenAI says there is ‘a lot of daylight’ between his approach to AI safety rules and those of rival firms. Photograph: Patrick Semansky/APView image in fullscreenSam Altman of OpenAI says there is ‘a lot of daylight’ between his approach to AI safety rules and those of rival firms.
- ▪Sam Altman of OpenAI says there is ‘a lot of daylight’ between his approach to AI safety rules and those of rival firms.
- ▪Photograph: Patrick Semansky/APView image in fullscreenSam Altman of OpenAI says there is ‘a lot of daylight’ between his approach to AI safety rules and those of rival firms.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/05/sam-altman-open-ai-chatgpt-benefits-risks |
| Publication time | Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:13:36 GMT |
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Sam Altman of OpenAI says there is ‘a lot of daylight’ between his approach to AI safety rules and those of rival firms. Photograph: Patrick Semansky/APView image in fullscreenSam Altman of OpenAI says there is ‘a lot of daylight’ between his approach to AI safety rules and those of rival firms. Photograph: Patrick Semansky/APOpenAIAccept ‘bad things’ in return for benefits of AI, says Sam AltmanBoss of OpenAI calls for a regulatory light touch because of the ‘good stuff’ the technology can deliverRobert Booth UK technology editorMon 5 Oct 2026 08.13 EDTLast modified on Mon 5 Oct 2026 08.30 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSam Altman says he believes the world should accept “bad things” happening with AI in exchange for the benefits of the technology.The chief executive of OpenAI…
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