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UPDATED Oct 4, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
Oct 3, 2026 at 2:03 PM ET
Former OpenAI engineer warns on AI safety
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An outgoing OpenAI safety engineer warned that AI companies are not being careful enough and said the industry needs safeguards comparable to those used in nuclear power or aviation. His comments came days after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a voluntary pact with major AI companies.
WHO: Outgoing OpenAI safety engineer
WHAT: Warned that AI companies are not being careful enough and called for safeguards comparable to nuclear power or aviation.
WHEN: Reported Oct 3, 2026 at 5:55 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The engineer warned about insufficient care in the AI industry and called for stronger safeguards.
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