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.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the world may be on the precipice of a “fraud crisis” because of how artificial intelligence could enable bad actors to impersonate other people.

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.