Sam Altman's Advice for Job Security in the Artificial Intelligence Era
Australian Financial Review
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- Date Published
- 24 July 2025
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- 2
- Australian
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- 29 Jan 2026, 12:30 am
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The race is on to build machines that can outthink humans. The tech founder in charge of ChatGPT says there is one thing that would make him stop.
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The piece features insights from Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, regarding how individuals can secure their employment amidst the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. Altman emphasizes the importance of adaptability and continuous learning as AI technologies like ChatGPT evolve and potentially outperform human abilities. The article highlights the significant impact AI could have on the workforce, prompting a reevaluation of skill sets and job functions globally. While the focus is more on employment rather than direct catastrophic risks, it offers a perspective on how AI innovations could reshape economic structures and influence global policy-making frameworks.
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Paul SmithTechnology editorJul 25, 2025 – 5.00amFor AFR Magazine’s 30th anniversary issue, our technology editor went to San Francisco to meet the man at the helm of ChatGPT.Loading...SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreAFR MagazineAISam AltmanLeadership lessonsUSAMicrosoftTrump's AmericaDonald TrumpChinaElon MuskMatt ComynNvidiaGoogleAppleAmazonArnold SchwarzeneggerCommonwealth BankTelstra CorporationSubscriber exclusivePaul SmithTechnology editorPaul Smith edits the technology coverage and has been a leading writer on the sector for 20 years. He covers big tech, business use of tech, the fast-growing Australian tech industry and start-ups, telecommunications and national innovation policy. Connect with Paul on Twitter. Email Paul at psmith@afr.comFetching latest articles