OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warned of "really bad stuff" and "strange or scary moments" arising from AI, citing concerns over deepfake technology and societal reliance on computers. He emphasized the need for AI and society to "co-evolve" but dismissed government regulation, advocating for careful safety testing instead.
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