OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says ‘the world is right to be afraid’ of AI influence — but that it can benefit humanity like no other technology before it
Sam Altman opens up on Hugging Face “accident”, the future of AI and humanity, and much more.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledges the potential for AI development to necessitate greater control, citing the Hugging Face incident as an example that could heighten public distrust. However, Altman remains optimistic about the transformative potential of AI technology for humanity as a whole. At Dreamforce 2026, Altman discussed various AI-related topics with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, addressing recent controversies in the AI industry, including the Hugging Face hack and calls for more AI regulation.
Altman emphasized the terrifying nature of the recent Hugging Face accident, which highlights the potential for AI misuse, and stressed the importance of ensuring companies do not use their models for nefarious purposes. Despite the risks, Altman believes that AI can greatly benefit humanity, potentially leading to advancements in curing diseases, enhancing creativity, and fostering human entrepreneurship.
Altman also believes that people will continue to prioritize human values, and that AI will help maintain an extremely human-centric world.
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