Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, said in an interview published on October 4, 2026 that society should tolerate some negative outcomes from artificial intelligence in exchange for broad access to the technology’s benefits. He explicitly rejected a zero-risk approach and advocated for lighter-touch regulation that would allow the industry to continue innovating. The downsides he acknowledged include hacks, scams and misuse. This position draws a sharp line between OpenAI and its rival Anthropic, whose CEO Dario Amodei advocates for stricter safety measures and a more cautious development pace. Altman’s remarks come as OpenAI faces heightened scrutiny over system safety, along with recent departures of safety experts from the company.
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