The AI Daily Brief · Thursday, September 24, 2026
Sam Altman and Dario Amodei spoke at the UN Security Council regarding AI risks. Altman emphasized the dual potential and anxiety surrounding AI, highlighting risks of loss of control (RSI) and concentration of power, advocating for a middle path between blind optimism and doomerism. Amodei stressed AI as the most important global security issue, proposing treaties and global evaluation systems for AI governance.
“This moment is complicated, as we feel both tremendous potential and very understandable anxiety at the same time. These models can help people discover new knowledge, new medicine, better healthcare, stronger education, and build more productive economies.”
“The industry must not accept too much technological risk just because the benefits are too great and they feel too important to slow down.”
“I believe this is the most important global security issue facing the world today. No leader, no company, and no government can manage this alone.”