OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the world is right to be afraid of AI, as rising Treasury yields and fresh safety concerns weigh on markets while investors maintain…
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged that the world has legitimate fears about artificial intelligence, stating people are right to be afraid but urging trust in AI firms. Tech executives argue there are incentives to limit AI advancements given growing concerns about threats to humanity. The comments come as markets face pressure from multiple directions—rising Treasury yields, geopolitical risk, and fresh AI safety concerns—yet many investors remain bullish on AI spending and earnings. A Wall Street Journal report examines the clash between commercial interests and safety measures that has created what it frames as a monumental crisis for the AI industry.
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