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Sam Altman Claims AI Equals Humans, Sparks Controversy

2/24/2026

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Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, compared chatbots to humans, suggesting machines and people are equal.
The view reflects a broader AI trend, with Anthropic exploring anthropomorphizing AI.
Critics say such comparisons are misguided and misanthropic, overlooking human experience.
Altman claimed AI may match human energy efficiency, but human brains consume far less energy.
Data centers' climate impact sustains concern over AI's environmental footprint.

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Story summary

Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, compared chatbots to humans, suggesting machines and people are equal.
The view reflects a broader AI trend, with Anthropic exploring anthropomorphizing AI.
Critics say such comparisons are misguided and misanthropic, overlooking human experience.
Altman claimed AI may match human energy efficiency, but human brains consume far less energy.
Data centers' climate impact sustains concern over AI's environmental footprint.