Sam Altman says ‘some bad things’ will happen, but AI is totally worth it

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that society should anticipate and accept negative consequences, such as increased hacking and scams, because the overall advantages of artificial intelligence are significant enough to warrant the risk. He argued that the potential for human advancement outweighs these inevitable harms. Simultaneously, Altman criticized the current AI industry's approach to political influence, suggesting that existing lobbying efforts are ineffective. These remarks reflect a broader push by OpenAI leadership to manage public expectations while navigating the complex regulatory environment surrounding AI development.