OpenAI chief Sam Altman said the company is moving away from language that treats AI like a spiritual or magical force. He said the practice of ascribing religious power to AI models makes him "very uncomfortable" and is a "real safety issue." His remarks come after a New York Times story about Anthropic meeting religious leaders and a papal comment that algorithms lack a human spark.
Why it matters
For developers and policymakers, Altman’s warning signals that OpenAI may tighten how it frames AI, affecting public communication and safety guidelines.
