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Sam Altman says ‘some bad things’ will happen, but AI is totally worth it
Publication: The Verge
Author: Robert Hart
Source published: 05/10/2026, 16:44:21 UTC
Briefing created: 06/10/2026, 00:53:20 UTC
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Briefings
Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, stated that society should accept some bad things due to the immense value of AI, despite recent security failures. He argued that the benefits will be so great that people will tolerate minor risks, though he did not specify the magnitude of the benefits or the specific bad things occurring. The article was published on October 5, 2026, during a period of heightened anxiety about AI safety, with the company pushing for a lighter regulatory approach. The evidence is limited to Altman's direct quote and the context of recent security incidents, leaving the exact scale of benefits and the nature of the bad things unknown.
Key points
- Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, stated that society should accept some bad things due to the immense value of AI, though he did not specify the magnitude of benefits or the specific bad things occurring.
- The article was published on October 5, 2026, during a period of heightened anxiety about AI safety, with the company pushing for a lighter regulatory approach amid repeated security failures.
Context and limitations
Evidence is limited to Altman's direct quote and the context of recent security incidents. The exact scale of benefits and the nature of the bad things occurring remain unknown.
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