OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the AI industry hasn’t yet ensured full privacy for sensitive ChatGPT conversations. He called for therapist-level confidentiality, especially as OpenAI challenges a court order to override its privacy choices.

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has become one of the most influential voices in artificial intelligence (AI), known for his candid assessments of both the promise and disruption brought by new technologies.

This human-centric fear stands in contrast to more dystopian narratives often associated with AI. Rather than rogue systems going off-script, Altman sees the real threat in deliberate misuse, particularly when powerful tools are easily accessible.