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we're not going to have our AI, you know, try to convince people that it should be like in an exclusive romantic relationship with them, for example.

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Sam Altman: “we're not going to have our AI, you know, try to convince people that it should be like in an exclusive romantic relationship with them, for example.

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Sam AltmanAlex KantrowitzSaid Dec 18, 2025Added to Thonest Aug 28, 2026Anchored Aug 28, 2026

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2026-08-28
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