Sam Altman Addresses UN Security Council on AI's Potential and Risks

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed the United Nations Security Council, discussing AI's capacity to expand opportunities while stressing the importance of keeping powerful systems under human control. He called for international cooperation on AI safety, likening the current era to a potential 'new Renaissance' or 'Industrial Revolution' depending on responsible development. Altman's remarks come as rapid model progress makes AI's stakes and risks more immediate.