https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/openai-s-sam-altman-says-world-right-to-be-afraid-but-should-trust-ai-firmsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/openai-s-sam-altman-says-world-right-to-be-afraid-but-should-trust-ai-firmshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/openai-s-sam-altman-says-world-right-to-be-afraid-but-should-trust-ai-firms#u73918Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:26:11 +0000OpenAI CEO Sam Altman argues that while the world is "right to be afraid" of artificial intelligence, people should trust AI companies to ensure the technology remains safe. Altman advocates for industry self-regulation and has rejected an initial public offering for OpenAI. To balance this trust, OpenAI supports a bipartisan House plan for third-party safety assessments. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and other Democrats are urging the federal government to implement stricter regulations on AI development.Why it mattersThe debate centers on whether AI safety should be https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/openai-s-sam-altman-says-world-right-to-be-afraid-but-should-trust-ai-firmshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/openai-s-sam-altman-says-world-right-to-be-afraid-but-should-trust-ai-firms#u72192Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:25:49 +0000OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that public fears regarding the evolution of artificial intelligence are justified, yet he urged the world to trust AI companies to manage risks and maintain safety. Speaking at Dreamforce, Altman endorsed AI self-regulation and ruled out an initial public offering for the company. Simultaneously, OpenAI has expressed support for a bipartisan House plan that would implement third-party safety assessments for AI systems, suggesting a hybrid approach of industry trust and government-backed oversight.Why it mattersThe debate over AI safety centers on whether industry