OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says AI benefits justify accepting some risks and keeping technology public

On October 4, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in an interview with Politico's Decoded newsletter that the benefits of artificial intelligence justify accepting some risks and that the technology should remain broadly accessible. He disagreed with rival Anthropic's approach, which he said favors a single lab controlling AI to prevent harm. Altman argued that people will do far more good than bad with AI. This comes amid a debate in the AI industry about development pace and risks, with Anthropic calling for slower progress. US President Donald Trump has opposed new restrictions, saying existing agencies are sufficient.