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The technology’s future must be shaped by people, democratic institutions and society as a whole, not just by the companies building the most capable systems.
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AI Verified The quote directly says AI's future must be shaped by people and democratic institutions, not companies alone. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 3mo ago
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AI Verified Answer for: Altman says democratic institutions and society, not labs alone, must shape AI's future. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 3mo ago

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AI Verified AP, 17 Jun 2026, attributes this exact statement to Sam Altman. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 3mo ago
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