OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar told CNBC that despite ongoing AI safety concerns, the company won't slow development unnecessarily and will make investment decisions based on strong ROI while remaining pragmatic about real risks. Friar's comments come as industry leaders debate the pace of AI development following warnings about potential dangers, though she emphasized OpenAI will listen to researchers and adjust if needed.
Stock futures declined Sunday as investors reacted to AI safety concerns, with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announcing the company would delay its IPO beyond 2024 and Anthropic's Dario Amodei calling for slower AI innovation. Oil prices rose over 2% following Saudi Arabia's pipeline shutdown, while markets await the Federal Reserve's September policy decision.