The AI revolution is here to stay, says Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI. In a probing, live conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, Altman discusses the astonishing growth of AI and shows how models like ChatGPT could soon become extensions of ourselves. He also addresses questions of safety, power and moral authority, reflecting on the world he envisions — where AI will almost certainly outpace human intelligence. (Recorded on April 11, 2025)

OpenAI's Sam Altman talks ChatGPT, AI agents and superintelligence — live at TED2025

Artificial intelligence is advancing at unprecedented speed, with models gaining the ability to generate images, understand context, and even remember users over time. Hundreds of millions now use these tools each week, and capabilities like AI-assisted science or agentic software are set to transform whole industries. The exponential pace brings hope for astonishing progress, but also deep ethical dilemmas around safety, creativity, and control. Navigating this future will require new frameworks, collective wisdom, and constant vigilance from society.

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Sam Altman: OpenAI's Sam Altman talks ChatGPT, AI agents and superintelligence — live at TED2025