OpenAI CEO Warns: Super-Smart AI Could Transform Economy and Security

The head of OpenAI (the company behind ChatGPT) is sounding the alarm about super-intelligent AI that could change how we work and handle money.

Sam Altman, OpenAI's CEO, told reporters that AI is no longer just experimental technology. It's becoming part of everyday business. He explained that AI systems can now do jobs that used to require entire teams of people. For example, one person using AI can write computer code that previously needed multiple programmers.

But there's a dark side to this AI revolution, especially for cryptocurrency (digital money like Bitcoin). Here's what's happening:

• Over $1.4 billion in crypto was stolen last year through cyber attacks • AI makes it easier for criminals to find weak spots in computer systems • Tasks that took hackers months can now be done in seconds using AI • Even the code that AI writes might have security flaws

Charles Guillemet from Ledger (a company that makes crypto wallets - digital safes for cryptocurrency) warns that AI is making it cheaper and easier for criminals to attack. Before, hackers needed advanced skills. Now, they just need to ask AI the right questions.

Altman believes the government needs to act fast. He's worried about AI being used for: • Powerful cyber attacks on financial systems • Creating dangerous biological weapons • Other threats we haven't even imagined yet

The bottom line: While AI promises to make us more productive and could help scientists make breakthrough discoveries, it's also creating new risks for our money and security. Both tech companies and governments need to work together to keep us safe.

This is an AI-generated summary. Read the original article at: https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/06/openai-ceo-urges-u-s-to-prepare-for-ai-superintelligence-risks-and-gains