Sam Altman: accept some AI harms in exchange for benefits
the Guardian ● Covered by 9 sources
Sam Altman said the world should accept some negative outcomes from widely used AI in return for its benefits. The comments followed the resignation of OpenAI safety expert David Robinson over the weekend. This stance reinforces OpenAI’s lighter regulatory approach while intensifying public and political pressure over AI safety and oversight.
Why it matters
Sam Altman argued that the world should accept some AI harms—like scams and hacking—in exchange for benefits. The issue also notes he argued against one lab controlling the technology.
