Sam Altman admits misjudging the speed of AI's economic disruption
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-08-23
Sam Altman stated that he was wrong about the timeline of AI disruption, specifically underestimating the speed. He noted that despite GPT-4, the economy has significant inertia; people and businesses stick to existing tools. This slower pace of disruption is seen as a positive that allows for a smoother transition.
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