Sam Altman criticizes 'terrible pitch' of trading autonomy for safety in AI
lukaszkaiser · x · 2026-08-25
Sam Altman criticized figures in the AI field who imply curing disease and reducing costs require giving up autonomy and power in the name of safety. He labeled this a "terrible sales pitch," comparing it to elites telling the 'peasants' to stop complaining in exchange for gifts like cancer cures and wealth.
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