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OpenAI's new safety hire says losing control of AI would be 'catastrophic' and that 'most people could die'

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OpenAI's new safety hire, Paul Christiano, warns of catastrophic AI risks if humans lose control of AI.

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  1. 2026-09-09 20:27 · Business Insider AI
    OpenAI's new safety hire says losing control of AI would be 'catastrophic' and that 'most people could die'

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