Sam Altman Says He’s ‘Delighted To Be Wrong’ About AI’s Impact On Jobs
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, expressed relief that his initial fears about AI causing widespread job losses have not materialized. Speaking at a conference in Sydney, he stated that he is pleased to be wrong about the impact of AI on entry-level white-collar jobs. Altman emphasized the need for transparency regarding the rapid advancements in AI technology and its implications for society.
- ▪Sam Altman stated that he is 'delighted to be wrong' about AI's impact on jobs.
- ▪He previously expressed concerns about AI eliminating entry-level white-collar jobs.
- ▪Altman noted that AI is advancing faster than many institutions can adapt to.
- ▪He emphasized the importance of transparency regarding technological changes.
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Tech Sam Altman Says He’s ‘Delighted To Be Wrong’ About AI’s Impact On Jobs (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP via Getty Images) Arianna Hooker Contributor May 26, 2026 4:09 PM ET May 26, 2026 4:09 PM ET Arianna Hooker Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Tuesday that the impact of artificial intelligence is unlikely to cause a “jobs apocalypse.” Altman spoke virtually at the Commonwealth Bank Conferences in Sydney, Australia,…
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