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OpenAI's Sam Altman said the world is 'right to be afraid' of AI but argued the public should trust AI companies to manage the risks, as tech CEOs acknowledge growing fears about AI's threats to humanity even as they push forward with development. The remarks come amid intensifying public debate over AI safety and industry accountability. Adding to that debate, Britain's King Charles warned AI leaders of the technology's 'existential dangers,' urging that development be guided by safety and human-centered priorities. His comments align with wider calls from public figures and officials for stronger safeguards as AI capabilities rapidly advance.