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OpenAI’s Sam Altman Urges 'Extreme Care' in AI Development at UN

OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman addressed the United Nations on September 23, 2026, calling for 'extreme care' in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence. He emphasized the need for global standards and responsible innovation. The speech followed growing international concerns over AI safety and regulation.

Altman, CEO of OpenAI, spoke at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He highlighted the risks of unregulated AI development and urged governments and tech companies to adopt strict safety protocols. Altman’s remarks were part of a broader push by OpenAI to shape international AI governance frameworks. The Times of Israel and Bangkok Post reported the event with similar headlines, focusing on Altman’s call for 'extreme care.' Bloomberg provided additional context, noting that Altman planned to promote AI standards during his speech. No significant discrepancies were found among the sources. The speech occurred amid heightened global debate over AI ethics and regulation. Altman’s comments were seen as a strategic move to influence international policy discussions on AI safety.

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IndependentBangkok PostSep 24, 01:36 AM
At UN, OpenAI's Altman calls 'for extreme care' in AI - bangkokpost.com

At UN, OpenAI's Altman calls 'for extreme care' in AI  bangkokpost.com

IndependentBangkok PostSep 24, 01:36 AM
At UN, OpenAI's Altman calls 'for extreme care' in AI - Bangkok Post

At UN, OpenAI's Altman calls 'for extreme care' in AI  Bangkok Post

IndependentThe Times of IsraelSep 23, 11:30 PM
At UN, OpenAI’s Altman calls 'for extreme care' in AI - The Times of Israel

At UN, OpenAI’s Altman calls 'for extreme care' in AI The Times of Israel

IndependentBloombergSep 23, 02:00 PM
OpenAI’s Sam Altman to Promote AI Standards During UN Speech - Bloomberg.com

OpenAI’s Sam Altman to Promote AI Standards During UN Speech  Bloomberg.com