Altman rejects AI deciding humans’ rewards, using wording from Amodei’s 2024 essay without naming him. He says human control must constrain AI progress; Amodei framed that economy as one uncertain scenario.

Sam Altman speaking with an interviewer at ADIPEC, in The National’s November 2 coverage; this photograph predates his November 4 post.

Published 4 Nov 2026 · 04:34 UTC

Sam Altman — original statement ↗ · Source dated 4 Nov 2026

Altman rejects AI deciding humans’ rewards, using wording from Amodei’s 2024 essay without naming him. He says human control must constrain AI progress; Amodei framed that economy as one uncertain scenario. · ournews.ai