OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has raised serious concerns about a looming “fraud crisis” caused by artificial intelligence. Speaking in Washington, DC, he said AI can now easily fake voices, making it risky to use voice verification for banking and security. He warned that soon, AI-generated videos or FaceTime calls could be so realistic that people won’t be able to tell what’s real and what’s fake.
Altman’s comments come as the US prepares to release its new “AI Action Plan,” which will outline how the country plans to regulate and lead in AI technology. Despite the risks, OpenAI has asked the government not to overregulate the tech sector, arguing it could harm America’s ability to compete globally.
OpenAI is also opening its first Washington office to train teachers, officials, and researchers in AI and to study its economic effects. While Altman worries about AI misuse—like fake voices tricking parents or even impersonating political leaders.
On jobs, Altman said it’s too early to predict the full impact of AI. Sam Altman believes that while many jobs will vanish, new ones will be created. In the far future. He suggests people might not need traditional jobs at all and could instead work just to feel useful.
OpenAI also shared a report showing ChatGPT now has 500 million users, with 1 in 5 Americans using it for learning. The company plans deeper studies on AI’s effect on employment through its new DC office.
