AI unlikely to trigger ‘jobs apocalypse,’ OpenAI’s Sam Altman says
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that the rise of AI is unlikely to cause a global 'jobs apocalypse.' He expressed relief that AI has not significantly impacted white-collar jobs as he initially feared. Altman acknowledged that while AI is transforming industries, the human element in many jobs remains irreplaceable.
- ▪Sam Altman initially feared AI would lead to significant job losses but is now relieved that this has not occurred.
- ▪He believes the human aspect of many jobs cannot be replaced by AI, despite its growing role in various industries.
- ▪Altman mentioned that he has used AI for communication but still values personal interaction.
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Open this photo in gallery:OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks at an event in Tokyo in a 2025 file photo.Kim Kyung-Hoon/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountOpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Tuesday the rapid development and adoption of AI would not lead to a global “jobs apocalypse” and the technology had not claimed as many white-collar jobs as he had feared.Speaking virtually at a Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) conference in Sydney, Altman said he was initially concerned about the impact AI would have on global employment levels.He said he and his executives had been “roughly right” on the technological predictions made by OpenAI when it launched ChatGPT in 2022.
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