https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/clearly-not-working-sam-altman-hits-ai-industry-over-political-spendingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/clearly-not-working-sam-altman-hits-ai-industry-over-political-spendinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/clearly-not-working-sam-altman-hits-ai-industry-over-political-spending#u108589Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:41:01 +0000OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman criticized the heavy influx of artificial intelligence industry money swamping midterm election campaigns, stating that current strategies are clearly not working. In a wide-ranging interview, Altman also addressed the broader risks associated with the technology, arguing that society should accept some negative outcomes in exchange for the overall benefits of artificial intelligence. Additionally, he proposed the implementation of a new liability framework to address autonomous hacks.Why it mattersThe remarks highlight growing tensions regarding polit