Sam Altman: OpenAI would 'melt all its GPUs' if that's what it took to keep humanity alive
peterwildeford · x · 2026-09-13
Sam Altman says he doesn't expect OpenAI to ever face the extreme scenario of 'melting all its GPUs,' but if that were required to ensure humanity's continued existence, it would be an 'easy yes.' He also expects multiple pauses along the way — moments where OpenAI redirects effort into safety alignment before advancing to the next level of capability.
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