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OpenAI's CEO discusses risks and benefits of AI technology

Oct 5, 2026
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OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman emphasized that while there are risks associated with AI, the potential benefits outweigh them. This statement comes amid broader discussions about the impact of technology on jobs and society.

OpenAI's CEO discusses risks and benefits of AI technology
  • Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, stated that the world should accept some negative consequences for the benefits of AI technology.
  • Concerns have been raised about AI's impact on employment, with reports indicating that it may eliminate more jobs than it creates.
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