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Storyboard21-01-2026, 15:57

Altman Fires Back at Musk Over ChatGPT Safety, Questions Grok & Tesla Autopilot

  • Sam Altman responded to Elon Musk's warning against ChatGPT, highlighting the difficulty of building guardrails for a billion users.
  • Altman noted the contradictory criticism OpenAI faces: being too restrictive yet not restrictive enough in sensitive cases.
  • He emphasized OpenAI's commitment to user safety, especially for vulnerable individuals, while balancing utility.
  • Altman criticized Musk's safety record, citing over 50 deaths linked to Tesla's Autopilot system and his own unsafe experience.
  • He also questioned decisions made regarding Musk's xAI chatbot, Grok, and implied Musk's accusations are self-reflective.

Why It Matters: Sam Altman defends ChatGPT's safety, challenging Elon Musk's criticisms by questioning Tesla's Autopilot and Grok.

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