OpenAI's Sam Altman Says AI Job Disruption Has Been Less Than Expected
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Arianna Hooker
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Summary
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that AI is unlikely to cause a widespread "jobs apocalypse," particularly for entry-level white-collar positions. Speaking virtually at the Commonwealth Bank Conferences in Sydney, Altman expressed surprise that AI has not eliminated more entry-level white-collar jobs than it actually has, admitting he was "delighted to be wrong" about his earlier predictions. The article covers his reassessment of AI's near-term impact on the labor market.
Key quotes
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The impact of artificial intelligence is unlikely to cause a 'jobs apocalypse.'
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