{
  "id": 2873296,
  "title": "Sam Altman says he's worried about AI being controlled by a few powerful players",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/sam-altman-says-hes-worried-about-ai-being-controlled-by-a-few",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-23T21:38:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/sam-altman-openai-risks-ai-2026-8"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed concerns that the power of artificial intelligence could become concentrated among a few major players. He warned that fears about AI safety could lead people to sacrifice their liberties in favor of perceived security. Altman argued that AI should instead be used to empower individuals and drive a surge in small businesses. He said that AI leaders in the United States have not adequately communicated how the technology can provide people more autonomy over their lives.",
  "summary": "OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that fears about AI going off the rails could lead people to trade liberty for safety.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sam Altman worries AI power may concentrate among few players",
    "AI safety fears could lead to loss of liberties for security",
    "Altman advocates AI to empower individuals, boost small businesses"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}