Sam Altman opposes Donald Trump's dismissal of AI safety concerns, while Microsoft CEO supports slower AI development.
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Updated Sep 16
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Sam Altman opposes Donald Trump's dismissal of AI safety concerns, while Microsoft CEO supports slower AI development.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- AI executives, including Demis Hassabis and Dario Amodei, weighed in on the risks, noting growing disagreement among leaders regarding AI control and the Trump administration's rejection of guardrails.Sub-event
Altman publicly opposes Trump's stance on AI safety; Microsoft backs slower AI development.1 source
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The entities involved
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Sam Altman
American venture capitalist
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OpenAI
American artificial intelligence research organization
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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