Barry Diller expresses confidence in Sam Altman while cautioning about AI's unknowns

May 6, 2026

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Barry Diller, a prominent media figure, supports OpenAI CEO Sam Altman amid concerns about trust in AI leadership. He emphasizes that the real issue lies in the unpredictable consequences of advancing artificial intelligence, particularly as the field approaches Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).

Barry Diller, a billionaire media mogul and chairman of IAC and Expedia Group, spoke at The Wall Street Journal’s “Future of Everything” conference.
He expressed confidence in OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, countering claims of manipulation and deception against him.
Diller highlighted that trust in AI leaders may be irrelevant due to the unpredictable nature of AI developments.
He noted that advancements in AI could lead to significant changes, and emphasized the importance of establishing guardrails as the field approaches AGI.
Diller believes that while most AI leaders are sincere and have good values, the focus should be on the unknown consequences of AGI rather than individual stewardship.

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Barry Diller expresses confidence in Sam Altman while cautioning about AI's unknowns

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