OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s exclusive interview with Fortune’s Alyson Shontell

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently sat down for an exclusive interview with Fortune's Alyson Shontell, discussing the safety concerns surrounding AI development. As AI doomsday anxiety increases, top AI leaders have come together to support an industry-wide slowdown. The markets were mostly down, as investors pondered the slowing of the AI industry.

Fortune's Editor-in-Chief Alyson Shontell welcomed listeners to her podcast, Fortune 500: Titans and Disruptors of Industry, where she sat down with Altman to discuss AI's current state and potential safety solutions for the future.

During the hour-long conversation, Altman shared his thoughts on where AI is today and whether there is a way to control increasingly powerful models. He emphasized that no gamble with humanity is acceptable and would stand up to investors if he needed to pause or stop AI development. Altman also discussed the regulatory landscape both nationally and internationally, hinting at a pact he has made with industry peers to slow down until safety and alignment solutions can keep pace with model capabilities.

Altman acknowledged that AI is currently at a critical point with great potential and significant risk. He concluded by emphasizing the importance of addressing safety concerns as the AI industry continues to grow.