Sam Altman criticizes Gen Z's attitude toward AI
The gist
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he is "chronically disappointed" that students chase what was cool five years ago instead of AI.
Younger workers are already skeptical of AI, so his pitch lands on a wary audience.
How it unfolded
- Nov 2022ChatGPT was released, setting off a wave of AI optimism.
- May 2026Altman pushed back on claims that rising global AI use will cause a "jobs apocalypse," despite widespread layoffs at major firms.
- Jul 2026Altman said he doesn't expect society or working practices to change for quite some time, despite promises of productivity gains.