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OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms

OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms
BBC World Wednesday 16 September 2026, 06:57 UTC 1 min read
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Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.
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