sam altman, the ceo of openai, recently made an important prediction that by 2030, a general artificial intelligence (agi) capable of surpassing human intelligence, also known as "super ai," will emerge. this prospect is alarming, but altman emphasized that there's no need to be overly pessimistic, as technological progress has always brought about changes in the way we work.
altman cited historical examples, pointing out that many jobs from 30 years ago, such as typists and telephone operators, would have disappeared long ago without the intervention of ai. altman believes that the rise of ai is a natural progression of technological development and not a catastrophic threat. according to his analysis, ai will eliminate 30% to 40% of jobs, but at the same time, it will create new employment opportunities and significantly increase productivity.
facing this transformation, altman urged all stakeholders to take proactive action. he recommended that companies leverage ai technology to enhance their competitiveness and emphasized the importance of education and skills training to help employees adapt to new job demands. in the future, many professions may require close collaboration between humans and ai, and this new labor model will fundamentally reshape the economy.
the prediction of agi has sparked widespread debate, but altman also identified opportunities. he believes that this technological revolution is not simply about replacement, but will ultimately create more possibilities, and he called on people to embrace the ai era with an open mind.
