OpenAI CEO urges U.S. to prepare for AI ‘superintelligence’ risks and gains

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told U.S. policymakers to prepare for advanced artificial intelligence risks. AI systems now handle coding and research tasks. Altman warned that threats like powerful cyberattacks and biological research misuse could emerge within a year. He noted crypto saw $1.4 billion stolen last year. Altman said private companies, not government projects, should develop superintelligence aligned with democratic values.

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