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OpenAI’s Sam Altman Asserts AI Unlikely to Cause 'Jobs Apocalypse'
On May 26, 2026, OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman claimed AI is unlikely to lead to widespread job loss. Meanwhile, multiple global companies, including HSBC, Amazon, Standard Chartered, and CBA, reported some jobs being replaced by AI.
OpenAI’s Sam Altman made the statement in a public address, emphasizing that AI’s impact on employment would be nuanced rather than catastrophic. The claim was reported by Reuters and The Straits Times. The Hindu noted that several major corporations have already announced job replacements due to AI integration, though no specific numbers were provided.
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IndependentThe HinduMay 26, 04:53 PM
OpenAI's Altman says AI unlikely to lead to 'jobs apocalypse'A growing number of global companies, including HSBC, Amazon, Standard Chartered and CBA have announced some jobs within their companies were being replaced by AI
IndependentStraits TimesMay 26, 11:51 AM
OpenAI’s Sam Altman says AI unlikely to lead to ‘jobs apocalypse’ - The Straits TimesOpenAI’s Sam Altman says AI unlikely to lead to ‘jobs apocalypse’ The Straits Times
WireReutersMay 26, 11:27 AM
OpenAI's Altman says AI unlikely to lead to 'jobs apocalypse' - ReutersOpenAI's Altman says AI unlikely to lead to 'jobs apocalypse' Reuters