Sam Altman of OpenAI Downplays AI's Impact on Employment
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Sam Altman Minimizes Fears About AI and Employment
In a context where technology giants are undergoing massive layoffs, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, is trying to reassure people about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the job market. Contrary to the alarming predictions of some of his peers, Altman asserts that there will be no "job apocalypse."
Several industry figures, such as Dario Amodei from Anthropic and Mustafa Suleyman from Microsoft, have expressed concerns about the potential impact of AI on employment. Suleyman even predicted that the technology could replace the majority of office workers within 12 to 18 months. Altman himself had previously voiced similar concerns regarding entry-level positions.
Sam Altman's Revision of Predictions
On May 26, during a video conference organized by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in Sydney, Sam Altman acknowledged that he had overestimated the immediate impact of AI on employment. He stated that he had been "really wrong" about how quickly entry-level jobs would be affected and expressed that he was "happy" about this mistake. When he tested AI to respond to his Slack messages and emails, he clarified to his interlocutors that his AI was speaking on his behalf, noting that human interaction remains valuable and irreplaceable.
A Reality Contrasted by Layoffs
Despite Altman's reassuring remarks, layoffs in the tech sector continue. Meta recently laid off 8,000 employees, and other companies like Microsoft and Amazon have also reduced their workforce to offset costs related to AI. These reductions come even as these companies report record profits.
In France, a study by Coface published in April revealed that 3.8% of jobs are already at risk due to generative AI. This figure could reach 16.3% within two to five years, representing nearly one in six jobs. While Altman may be correct about the pace of change, the direction remains uncertain, especially as OpenAI considers an IPO with a target valuation of around $1 trillion.
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