Sam Altman says he's worried about AI being controlled by a few powerful players

Business Insider•Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 09:38 PM•2 min read

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that fears about AI going off the rails could lead people to trade liberty for safety.

Source: [Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com/sam-altman-openai-risks-ai-2026-8)

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