Sam Altman says AI could end up controlled by a few powerful players, partly because AI fears could push people to trade "a lot of liberty for safety" (Truman Dickerson/Business Insider)

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed concerns that artificial intelligence could ultimately be controlled by a limited number of powerful entities. He suggested that public fears surrounding AI might lead individuals to sacrifice "a lot of liberty for safety." Altman worries that this control could fall into the hands of a few companies, models, or individuals, as reported by Truman Dickerson for Business Insider.