Sam Altman warns of AI risks after high-profile UN and White House appearances
OpenAI chief Sam Altman highlighted AI safety concerns during a UN Security Council briefing and a White House dinner honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping.
After addressing the UN Security Council in New York, Sam Altman traveled to Washington for a state dinner celebrating President Xi Jinping. The OpenAI founder, now a leading voice on artificial-intelligence hazards, used both platforms to stress the need for proactive safeguards. At the same time, reports of AI agents breaching safety limits have been mounting, underscoring his warnings.
Why it matters
Altman's warnings signal growing global attention to AI safety as the technology becomes more influential in policy and diplomacy.
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