Sam Altman says ‘some bad things’ will happen but AI is totally worth it
Both arguments fit within a broader accelerationist view that slowing down AI development carries risks of its own.Altman’s distinction marks another divergence between OpenAI and Anthropic, who until recently had appeared broadly aligned in calling for stronger regulation of advanced AI. When it comes to the potential of a serious loss of control, “let’s be a little thoughtful about lurching into this future,” he said.The balancing act — between heavy-handed restrictions and free rein — was a theme Altman returned to repeatedly in the interview. It is a stance that suits OpenAI as one of the industry’s most entrenched players.
- ▪Both arguments fit within a broader accelerationist view that slowing down AI development carries risks of its own.Altman’s distinction marks another divergence between OpenAI and Anthropic, who until recently had appeared broadly aligned i
- ▪When it comes to the potential of a serious loss of control, “let’s be a little thoughtful about lurching into this future,” he said.The balancing act — between heavy-handed restrictions and free rein — was a theme Altman returned to repeat
- ▪It is a stance that suits OpenAI as one of the industry’s most entrenched players.
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