Sam Altman is the CEO of OpenAI, overseeing the company’s work on frontier models and public statements. Recently he said at a San Francisco conference that public fear of AI is justified, has been involved in debates over calls to slow frontier model development, and appears in coverage alongside OpenAI’s reported ~$300 million acquisition of Glass Imaging and the company’s IPO filings.
Zuckerberg distances Meta from AI slowdown callsMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said each lab must ensure safe development and that Meta delayed releases to ensure safety, distancing the company from calls for an industry‑wide slowdown.
Anthropic and Microsoft debate AI limitsAt a Berkman Klein panel, Anthropic and Microsoft researchers disagreed on whether AI will reach general intelligence; Anthropic speakers urged slowing capability advances to focus on guardrails and measurement, while Microsoft’s product lead expressed skepticism about AGI.
Trump comments on AIAn opinion piece argues that President Trump is right about AI and rebuts calls to slow frontier model development, referencing appeals from leaders at Anthropic and OpenAI. It is commentary without new data or policy announcements.
The right and wrong ways to regulate AIAn opinion piece examines proper and improper AI regulation, noting calls for regulation from Dario Amodei (Anthropic), Sam Altman (OpenAI), and Elon Musk (xAI), and contrasting that with Donald Trump's opposition, while discussing political effects on regulatory debate.
Anthropic Signs First Australia Data Centre LeaseAnthropic signed its first Australian data centre lease for a campus totaling 2.16 gigawatts of planned capacity, expected to start coming online in 2027; the facility is being developed by Singapore-based Zerra DC and will source renewable power.
OpenAI boss: world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firmsOpenAI CEO Sam Altman said at a San Francisco conference that public fear of AI is justified but people should trust AI firms to do the right thing; his remarks followed a viral post by a departing Anthropic researcher and amid calls for slowing development and discussing regulation.
Kentucky bill to state AI is not a person and can't shield criminalsRep. Adrielle Camuel filed a bill request to clarify that AI systems are not “persons” under Kentucky law and cannot be used to evade criminal responsibility; the proposal cites rising AI-facilitated crime and FBI IC3 data.
Could AI really wipe out humanity? Debates reviewedThe article reviews recent claims about catastrophic AI risk and calls to slow development, citing views from Dario Amodei, Yoshua Bengio, Toby Ord and RAND, and noting disagreement on timelines for superintelligence.
Technion prof encouraged by OpenAI and AnthropicTechnion professor Yaniv Romano said openness from OpenAI and Anthropic leaders about risks is encouraging, but slowing development isn’t the solution; he advocates continued progress with responsibility. The piece references recent comments by Sam Altman and Dario Amodei.
ANZ CEO warns of AI risks and possible job cutsANZ Group CEO Nuno Matos warned of unpredictable risks from AI and said the bank cannot rule out large-scale job cuts as it adopts the technology, remarks reported in the context of alerts from Musk and Altman.
CalPERS Board Debates AI RisksCalPERS discussed whether to call for AI guardrails or a moratorium after an Anthropic researcher resigned over catastrophic AI concerns. With $655 billion in assets, the pension fund did not change its tech investment stance this week but noted wide uncertainty about AI outcomes.
OpenAI acquires Glass Imaging for $300MOpenAI reportedly acquired smartphone camera maker Glass Imaging for about $300 million. Founded in 2019 by former Apple engineers, Glass Imaging uses neural networks to improve mobile camera imaging and had previously raised around $30 million. The deal aligns with rumors of OpenAI expanding into hardware.
Mass. governor urges federal action on AIMassachusetts Governor Maura Healey called for federal guardrails on AI development, arguing companies alone can't ensure safety and urging independent oversight to balance innovation and public protection. Her statement followed industry leaders' calls to slow frontier model progress.
Michael Burry criticizes OpenAI and Anthropic calls to slow AIInvestor Michael Burry tweeted that calls by OpenAI, Anthropic and other execs to slow AI are “self-serving,” alleging they mask slowing growth and create hype ahead of IPOs; he also argued LLMs are not AGI. The piece notes both firms filed IPO documents with the SEC earlier this summer.
Rogue AI fears prompt calls for guardrails and new legislationWarnings from AI executives and researchers about AI risks have intensified US debate over regulation. Politicians including VP JD Vance and Pete Buttigieg commented on risks and the need for congressional action, focusing discussion on slowing development and adding guardrails.
OpenAI says it will not go public this year over safetyOpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company will not go public this year due to concerns about AI safety and risks; the decision follows heightened debate sparked by former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon and calls from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to slow capability gains.
Google, OpenAI and Anthropic Discuss AI Standards BodyReports say Anthropic, Google and OpenAI have held talks about creating an industry standards body; Dario Amodei proposed the idea and it has support from Sam Altman and Demis Hassabis to promote voluntary safety auditing and testing.
There are two ways AI progress could go very badly and that we must avoid. First, we could lose control of the future to AI. This is unacceptable; we are unapologetically on Team Humanity, and AI must always serve people. To ensure that, we need ways to ensur…
The world deserves confidence that American companies developing increasingly capable AI will act responsibly, especially as the trajectory of progress has steepened. Every frontier lab must deliver on this, and there is no reason any of us should come to wor…
Altman and Musk back call to slow AI developmentAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei urged slowing AI development with a three‑part plan; Sam Altman and Elon Musk publicly backed the call. Amodei warned of risks from more capable AI agent swarms, a view disputed by some experts.
Anthropic researcher quits, voices concernA 27-year-old researcher who left Anthropic said major decisions are made by a few San Francisco engineers on their laptops and described a culture of fear inside labs. The report mentions CEO Dario Amodei's pacing plan, other leaders' responses, and ongoing resignations.
Sam Altman Says OpenAI IPO Delayed to 2027Sam Altman told Fortune that OpenAI will not go public in 2026, citing the need to continue safety-related work. The comment pushes back market expectations for a near-term IPO.
I agree with Dario that we need to pace the frontier. This has been a primary topic of discussions we've had at OpenAI in recent weeks. Committing to having independent evaluators with employee-like access is a great idea, and we will do the same. We'll have…
Sam Altman proposes industrywide pauseSam Altman floated an industrywide pause to address frontier AI safety concerns, reflecting growing unease about advanced model risks.
Teaser reveals Andrew Garfield as Sam AltmanThe teaser for film Artificial reveals Andrew Garfield portraying OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The preview brings a tech industry leader to the big screen and has drawn public attention.
OpenAI open to slowing cutting-edge AI, Altman saysOpenAI CEO Sam Altman told staff the company is open to slowing development of cutting-edge AI, indicating a possible adjustment between technological pace and risk management. The comment signals a cautious stance in OpenAI's governance and strategy.
Sam Altman pitches AI for grid defensePolitico reports that Sam Altman pitched using artificial intelligence to utilities for strengthening grid defense, highlighting discussions of AI applications in critical infrastructure security.
Welcome, Paul. Grateful you are doing this, and all you have done for AI safety. Excited to work together again. [Quoting @paulfchristiano]: https://t.co/vC2chU6YM9
We want to celebrate with people using GPT-6. We did this for GPT-5.5 and it was really fun. We’re getting together in SF on September 16 to talk about the model, what we should build next, and mostly just to hang out. Apply by Sep 10: https://t.co/3LIMfGOBRQ
I spent much of the weekend talking with the team who did this work. Seb--and everyone else--acted with integrity and generosity throughout. Initially we believed the other team had also solved the problem. We wanted to collaborate and do a joint release. Wh…
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