Sam Altman Admits Misjudging AI's Timeline: Economic Inertia Slows Disruption
connoraxiotes · x · 2026-08-24
Sam Altman admits he was wrong about the speed of AI disruption. He expected rapid shifts in software businesses post-GPT-4, but found that economic inertia keeps people and companies sticking to existing tools and habits. While this means a slower transition, Altman views it as a positive that allows for a smoother adjustment period.
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