https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sam-altman-to-decoded-the-world-should-accept-some-bad-things-happening-for-the-benefits-of-aiContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sam-altman-to-decoded-the-world-should-accept-some-bad-things-happening-for-the-benefits-of-aihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sam-altman-to-decoded-the-world-should-accept-some-bad-things-happening-for-the-benefits-of-ai#u111359Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:56:40 +0000OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman stated that society must accept some negative consequences from artificial intelligence in exchange for its overall benefits. Speaking in an interview, Altman argued that the technology will generate more positive outcomes than negative ones, drawing a regulatory distinction between OpenAI and competitor Anthropic. Altman expressed support for a lighter regulatory approach and broad technology access, asserting that the potential rewards of artificial intelligence outweigh its associated harms rather than trying to eliminate every danger.Why it matters