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OpenAI’s Altman says world should ‘trust’ AI firms amid mounting fears

Washington Post Tech Wednesday 16 September 2026, 13:15 UTC By Victoria Craw 1 min read
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OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman said that the world is “right to be afraid” about rapidly advancing artificial intelligence but that industry leaders should be trusted to ensure it is developed safely. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEOpenAI’s Altman says world should ‘trust’ AI firms amid mounting fears Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg also weighed in, with an apparent jab at competitor calls to slow down competition.

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman said that the world is “right to be afraid” about rapidly advancing artificial intelligence but that industry leaders should be trusted to ensure it is developed safely. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEOpenAI’s Altman says world should ‘trust’ AI firms amid mounting fears Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg also weighed in, with an apparent jab at competitor calls to slow down competition.
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