OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned that artificial intelligence is becoming dangerously powerful, outpacing the development of necessary safeguards. He cited rapid advancements in AI's reasoning, coding, and interaction capabilities, increasing risks of misuse, security threats, and mental health impacts. Altman noted the dual-use nature of AI, which can empower both defenders and attackers, and highlighted control challenges with self-improving models. The focus has shifted from AI's usefulness to confronting tangible problems as models grow more potent.