# 'AI will also present new threats to society' — Sam Altman issues stark warning as $1 billion plan is revealed

> Sam Altman says AI could accelerate breakthroughs like disease cures but warns it will also introduce serious new societal risks Altman admits no single company can manage those dangers alone, calling for a coordinated…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/openai/ai-will-also-present-new-threats-to-society-sam-altman-issues-stark-warning-as-usd1-billion-plan-is-revealed?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69c42b3ac74c41d79db96efe)
- **Published:** 2026-03-25
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #openai #altman #billion #cures #stark #threats #warning #alone
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