Altman warns open-source models that can "do serious damage" are near
realmeetjames · x · 2026-09-17
In a conversation with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, Sam Altman said "we are not that far away from open-source models that can do serious damage," adding that while open source shouldn't be stopped, "there is going to be this huge cyber threat." The replier mocked the framing, noting Altman is the one metering your bill.
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