{
  "id": 12160277,
  "title": "Accept ‘bad things’ in return for benefits of AI, says Sam Altman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/accept-bad-things-in-return-for-benefits-of-ai-says-sam-altman-12160277",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-05T13:27:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Technology",
    "slug": "guardian-technology",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/05/sam-altman-open-ai-chatgpt-benefits-risks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, argues that society should accept \"bad things\" that may occur with AI technology in order to gain the significant benefits it brings. In an interview that quickly drew criticism, Altman stated that while there will be hacks, scams, and other negative outcomes, the positive impact of AI on society will far outweigh the negatives. This perspective contrasts with more cautious voices in the industry, such as Anthropic's safety expert who recently resigned due to a perceived \"broken culture\" at the company. Altman's stance on lighter regulatory oversight has garnered support from figures like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who opposes any attempts by a \"handful of tech oligarchs\" to dictate safety standards for the general public. Altman's comments also reignited tensions with fellow AI entrepreneur Elon Musk, with whom he famously disagreed regarding the industry's collaborative approach.",
  "summary": "Boss of OpenAI calls for a regulatory light touch because of the ‘good stuff’ the technology can deliver Sam Altman says he believes the world should accept “bad things” happening with AI in exchange for the benefits of the technology. The chief executive of OpenAI cited hacks, scams and “other bad things that will happen” in an interview that sparked an instant backlash from critics of the big…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Guardian Business",
        "title": "Accept ‘bad things’ in return for benefits of AI, says Sam Altman",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/accept-bad-things-in-return-for-benefits-of-ai-says-sam-altman",
        "published": "2026-10-05T12:13:36.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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