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OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms

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Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

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Timeline · 2 reports

  1. 2026-09-16 10:02 · BBC Technology
    OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms
  2. 2026-09-16 03:37 · The Next Web
    “The world is right to be afraid”: Sam Altman on AI power at Dreamforce

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