Sam Altman says ‘some bad things’ will happen, but AI is totally worth it

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Sam Altman says ‘some bad things’ will happen, but AI is totally worth it

TL;DR

  • Sam Altman believes the great benefits of AI justify accepting some negative consequences.
  • He cited hacks, scams, and "other bad things" as costs society should tolerate.
  • Altman contrasted OpenAI's view with its rival Anthropic, which advocates for a more cautious approach to AI safety.
  • He argued that excessive regulation could lead to concentrated power over AI in a few hands or countries.
  • Altman acknowledged extreme risks, including the potential loss of human control over AI.