At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed the potential impact of AI advancements on the job market. Altman acknowledged that AI will influence employment opportunities but expressed confidence in our ability to adapt and discover new, more meaningful work.
Altman emphasized that while AI will impact the job market, historical evidence suggests that technological shifts have consistently led to the creation of new and improved job roles. Concerns over job losses due to automation have been raised, particularly for tasks involving routine, repetitive, or data-driven activities.
The summit, held in New Delhi from February 16th to 20th, aimed to foster global discussions on artificial intelligence, attracting participants from various sectors including government, industry, academia, and civil society. Altman praised India’s position in the AI revolution, stating that the nation is not just partaking in the AI transformation but leading it.
Source: mint – technology