OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned about two major risks that could shape the future of artificial intelligence: losing control over increasingly powerful AI systems or allowing control of the technology to become concentrated among a small number of companies or individuals.
Altman said one possible scenario is that AI becomes so advanced and capable that humans can no longer reliably guarantee control over its decisions and behavior.
The second risk, according to Altman, is the opposite: that control over AI becomes centralized within a single company, a specific model, or a limited group of people, creating another form of vulnerability.
He emphasized that both scenarios could create serious challenges for society and that humans must remain responsible for making critical decisions about the future rather than allowing AI systems to determine them independently.
The comments come as global discussions around AI regulation, safety standards, and the responsible development of advanced AI systems continue to intensify.
