Sam Altman says the economy is adapting to AI slower than he expected

Business Insider | 25-08-2026 04:44pm |

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has admitted that his initial predictions about the speed of AI's economic impact were too optimistic. In an interview, Altman said he believed GPT-4's release in 2023 would quickly disrupt the software industry, but customers have largely stuck with familiar products. He noted that the slower adoption is a 'positive in many ways' and reflects a shift in tone from AI leaders. Altman emphasized that the economy is adapting to AI more slowly than expected.

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