Altman Says AI Might Be Net-Adding Jobs
msg · x · 2026-07-12
[Repost] Sam Altman believes that, up to this point at least, AI seems to be a net creator of jobs, contrary to his initial expectations.
The repost further elaborates:
- Technological revolutions typically abstract away lower-level problems, pushing the focus of work to a higher level.
- Complexity doesn't disappear; it constantly generates new complexities, making the total amount of work appear "infinite."
- The conclusion is that AI isn't magic and shouldn't be viewed as something that will end all jobs in one fell swoop.
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