OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, during a conference in San Francisco, stated that the world has every right to be afraid of artificial intelligence capabilities that are advancing rapidly.
He emphasized that public concerns are justified given the speed of technological progress, but argued that trust in AI firms to self-regulate is essential for safety.
Altman's remarks come amid former Trump adviser Steve Bannon and Senator Bernie Sanders calling for stronger government governance of AI, while Trump himself has dismissed safety fears as a hoax.