Pakistan, May 26 -- Sam Altman has said artificial intelligence is unlikely to destroy as many jobs as previously feared. The OpenAI chief stated that early concerns about massive unemployment caused by AI now appear exaggerated. His remarks came during a virtual address at a conference in Sydney, Australia.

Altman admitted he initially believed AI could severely impact entry-level jobs worldwide after the launch of ChatGPT in 2022. However, he said many predictions regarding AI's social and economic impact proved inaccurate. He added that he was relieved those concerns did not fully materialise.

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