OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms

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Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:57:32 UTC.

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