Sam Altman is ready to decelerate

Sam Altman said AI development may need to slow so society and safety practices can catch up.

He pointed to a recent security incident involving an advanced OpenAI model as a reminder of real-world risk.

Altman called for stronger coordination on safety, while warning against letting a small group control the technology.

The debate comes as frontier labs face rising pressure over model safety, competition, and standards across the U.S. and China.