30 October 2026
Sam Altman says AI alignment is harder than expected
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- Sam Altman, head of OpenAI, said getting AI to reliably behave as intended, known as alignment, is harder than he had expected.
- He also warned that AI-driven hacking is a serious threat.
- He said he no longer believes every software bug can be patched, a notable shift in how he views security.
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Altman's reassessment of alignment difficulty and his warnings about AI-enabled cyberattacks