The A.I.s Are Already Out of Control
Helen Toner, who served on OpenAI’s board, hopes the recent hack by that company’s models serves as a warning.
Ezra Klein
August 18, 2026
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The A.I.s Are Already Out of Control

Helen Toner, who served on OpenAI’s board, hopes the recent hack by that company’s models serves as a warning.

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