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• Altman warns China could surpass US in AI without responsible action

  OpenAI CEO Sam Altman cautioned that rapid AI progress could go "very badly" if companies fail to implement safety controls, warning that American competitive pressure should not justify recklessness. He identified losing control of AI alignment and excessive concentration of power as the two biggest risks, noting OpenAI now formulates explicit safety cases before capability-increasing runs.

• OpenAI delays IPO to 2027 citing safety concerns

  OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the postponement of its initial public offering from 2026 to 2027, citing growing pressure from U.S. lawmakers and researchers regarding AI risks. The company recently slowed model development following security incidents involving AI agents at Hugging Face, reinforcing safety priorities amid broader industry debates on advancement pace.