OpenAI CEO: AI Won't Cause Job Apocalypse Amid WiseTech Cuts

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman is downplaying the threat of AI causing a job apocalypse. This comes just days after WiseTech reported "threats of violence" against its CEO, who is using AI to replace workers. Altman stated that the jobs picture will likely be very different than previously thought. He spoke virtually at an AI event in Sydney. He added that he is "delighted to be wrong" about the impact on entry-level white-collar jobs. What's interesting is that WiseTech is currently reducing its workforce by one-third. Its new CEO stated that manually writing code is no longer a core job activity. WiseTech reported threats of violence to police and increased security at its Sydney headquarters due to internal turmoil over job losses. The bottom line is that while some companies are actively replacing jobs with AI, a prominent AI leader suggests widespread job loss may not occur.