OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has backed a more cautious approach to frontier AI development, citing safety and alignment concerns. He also indicated that OpenAI is unlikely to go public in 2026, saying significant work remains on AI safety.
Growing concerns over artificial intelligence have reignited debates about autonomous systems, misinformation and AI-driven warfare. Experts warn that increasingly capable AI tools could amplify disinformation campaigns, deepen security risks and challenge human oversight, underscoring the need for stronger safeguards and regulation
The parents of a critically injured student have sued OpenAI, alleging its chatbot ChatGPT was used by Jesse Van Rootselaar to plan the deadly 2026 Tumbler Ridge school shooting in British Columbia, claiming the company knew about potential violence but failed to alert police