OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in a podcast interview that AI could eventually be controlled by a small number of companies, models or individuals, leaving most consumers with little influence over how the technology shapes society. He argued that people should firmly control the future and that society and AI models should evolve together, while warning that excessive fear of AI escaping human control could lead people to trade significant freedom for security. Altman also said the industry has not yet delivered an "iPhone moment": AI models and infrastructure are powerful, but no company has created an indispensable product for ordinary consumers. He acknowledged that he and other industry figures overestimated how quickly adoption and economic disruption would follow GPT-4's 2023 launch, citing entrenched workflows, existing habits and societal inertia. OpenAI's Q2 2026 revenue rose 18% to $6.7 billion from $5.7 billion in the prior quarter, while its operating loss widened to $12.3 billion, implying spending of nearly two dollars for every dollar of revenue. Anthropic reported roughly $11.6 billion in Q2 revenue, more than double its prior-quarter figure, and recorded its first adjusted operating profit. Both companies are reportedly considering initial public offerings, while OpenAI has pushed its public-listing plans to 2027 amid competitive pressure.