In a recent public speech, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, sparked deep thoughts about the future of work. He boldly predicted that artificial general intelligence (AGI) would emerge before 2030, and this "super AI" would surpass human intelligence. Although it sounds worrying, Altman said we should not be pessimistic about it.
He mentioned that many jobs that existed 30 years ago have already disappeared, even without the involvement of AI. For example, many positions that were popular in the 1980s and 1990s, such as typists and switchboard operators, no longer exist today. Therefore, the rise of AI is actually part of technological progress, not a destructive threat.
Altman emphasized that AI will have a significant impact on the human economy and society, and it is expected to take over 30% to 40% of jobs. He believes this change will drive the emergence of new forms of work, while increasing productivity and creating more opportunities. However, the nature of future jobs will be different, and many professions may require close collaboration between humans and AI to better adapt to the new economic environment.
To address the coming challenges, Altman called on both businesses and individuals to actively embrace this change. He encouraged companies to use artificial intelligence technology to enhance their competitiveness and emphasized the importance of education and skill development to help the workforce adapt to new job demands.
Although Altman's predictions have sparked many discussions and concerns, he also raised hope and opportunities, reminding us to face the future of AI with an open mind.
