Checked fact 221422 Oct 2026Safety and security
In the Fortune interview (12 September 2026), asked whether OpenAI would stop if it could not control its models, he said: "I do not think we should train models where we cannot make a safety case for why we will be able to make strong statements about their controllability and alignment" (10:57).
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So you're saying that if you got to the point with OpenAI where you felt like it was clear you could not control the models, you would stop. Oh yeah, I mean, I don't. Again, I hope this is not a controversial statement. Unfortunately, maybe for some people in the industry, it is. I do not think we should train models where we cannot make a safety case for why we will be able to make strong statements about their controllability and alignment.
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Altman: AI Beyond Human Control “Absolutely” Possible, Vows Safeguards (Titans and Disruptors)
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Who is Sam Altman? 22 Oct 2026
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