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OpenAI's Altman calls religious AI framing a safety issue

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed discomfort with attributing religious significance or human judgment to AI models, deeming it a safety concern. This stance contrasts with Anthropic's reported efforts to explore the 'soul' of AI and infuse moral behavior into models, a pursuit that has drawn criticism from other AI researchers. The debate highlights a growing tension around the future of AI, touching on fundamental questions of consciousness and spirituality. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about the ethical and safety boundaries in AI development, potentially influencing future research directions and public perception.

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OpenAI's Altman calls religious AI framing a safety issue

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Ben Berkowitz ·

    OpenAI's Altman: Ascribing religion to models a "safety issue"

    <p><a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/29/scoop-openais-annual-recurring-revenue-nears-70b" target="_blank">OpenAI</a> CEO Sam Altman on Saturday took a veiled shot at Anthropic and its work on the soul of AI, saying he was "very uncomfortable" with the idea of attributing som…

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