OpenAI CEO Altman Says Gen-Z Luckiest Amid AI Job Disruption

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed optimism about the future prospects for young people entering the workforce amid rapid AI advancements, describing Generation Z as "the luckiest kids in all of history." While acknowledging that AI could replace nearly half of entry-level white-collar jobs within five years, Altman believes younger workers are better equipped to adapt, reskill, and leverage powerful AI tools like GPT-5 to create innovative products and companies. He cautioned, however, that older workers, particularly those around 62 years old, face greater challenges in adjusting to these changes if they resist retraining. Altman envisions entirely new and exciting career paths emerging, including roles in space exploration and other fields currently unimaginable. Despite concerns about job displacement, he emphasized society's historical resilience to technological disruptions and the potential for new well-paid, meaningful jobs to arise. Contrasting views, such as warnings about societal disruption and middle-class decline due to AI, highlight ongoing debates about the broader impact of AI on the workforce.