Lantern Interviews

Sam Altman on The Most Interesting Thing in AI

Sam Altman on Where AI Models Go Next, with Nicholas Thompson

Apr 29, 2026 · 53 min

Sam Altman discusses AI trustworthiness and dangers, cybersecurity, open source models, young people’s attitudes toward AI, OpenAI’s path toward AGI, cooperation with Anthropic, and advice for parents concerned about the future.