“What have we done?” — Sam Altman says “I feel useless,” compares ChatGPT-5’s power to the Manhattan Project

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman voices concerns about GPT-5’s capabilities, likening its development to the Manhattan Project. He admits feeling “useless” after witnessing its problem-solving abilities. The model’s advancements raise fears about AI outpacing regulation and its potential for misuse, particularly in automated fraud, which is already a growing threat.