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Sam Altman says OpenAI will augment workers not replace them amid major labor disruption
Technology
Published on 1 May 2026
He admits disruption is coming but insists jobs evolve
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says AI won’t replace workers, arguing it will make people busier by augmenting human capabilities. While acknowledging significant labor market disruption, he frames OpenAI’s approach as building tools that help rather than substitute. His remarks also echo the company’s plans to nearly double its workforce and its stated principles for developing artificial general intelligence.
- Altman says AI will augment work rather than replace people
- He acknowledges major disruption is still likely in labor markets
- OpenAI plans to nearly double its workforce
- Guiding principles emphasize human capability support
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