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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said “the world should accept some bad things happening” in exchange for the benefits of artificial intelligence.
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: Altman made the remark during an Oct. 5 interview with Politico’s The Decoded Podcast. In context, he argued that society should accept bounded and understood risks in exchange for AI’s benefits, liberty and user agency, while distinguishing those risks from catastrophic outcomes that should not be accepted.
Date: 10/10/2026
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Last Updated on October 10, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check