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, where he addressed the topic of AI and its potential effects on employment.
Altman stated that he is "delighted to be wrong" regarding his earlier concerns about widespread job losses due to artificial intelligence. The OpenAI CEO had previously predicted more severe consequences for employment from advances in AI technology.
The comments from Altman come as layoffs continue across industries, according to reports on the topic. His remarks represent an updated perspective on how AI may affect the workforce compared to his earlier statements on the subject.
During his virtual appearance at the Commonwealth Bank Conferences in Sydney, Altman discussed his revised outlook on AI's relationship to employment. His reference to a "jobs apocalypse" reflects terminology associated with concerns about potential negative outcomes for workers from AI advancement.
Altman's statement that he is "delighted to be wrong" about AI's impact on jobs indicates a change in his assessment of the technology's effects on labor markets. The OpenAI CEO's comments addressed questions about whether artificial intelligence would lead to large-scale displacement of workers.
The discussion of AI's impact on employment has been a topic in technology and business circles. Altman's remarks at the Sydney conference provided his current perspective on the question of whether AI would cause significant job losses.
His comments on Tuesday at the Commonwealth Bank Conferences offered a different tone from his earlier warnings about AI and employment. The statement that a "jobs apocalypse" is unlikely suggests Altman now views the potential for widespread job elimination from AI as less probable than he had previously indicated.
The OpenAI CEO's updated stance on the employment question comes amid ongoing discussions about AI's role in the economy and workplace.
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