Altman: AI Unlikely to Cause "Jobs Apocalypse

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman now says artificial intelligence is unlikely to cause a "jobs apocalypse." He initially feared a greater impact on white-collar jobs. Speaking at a Commonwealth Bank of Australia conference, Altman noted that while OpenAI's technological predictions were accurate, their social and economic implications were "pretty wrong." He expressed surprise that AI has not eliminated more entry-level white-collar jobs by now. Altman believes a "human part" of employment remains irreplaceable, citing his own experience of reverting to answering some messages himself, rather than relying solely on AI. He feels this human interaction is crucial in many jobs and won't be replaced. This perspective suggests the job landscape will be different from earlier predictions, avoiding a widespread job loss scenario. This offers a more optimistic outlook on AI's impact on future employment.