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OpenAI’s Sam Altman Warns Humans Could Lose Control of AI

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What happened

The OpenAI chief called for safeguards during training and shared industry standards, saying developers can act before legislation arrives.

Key facts

  • Reported by Decrypt and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:16:04 UTC.

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