AI's Impact on Jobs Slower Than Expected; OpenAI Eyes $1 Trillion Valuation
May 26, 2026
AI’s impact on employment is coming more slowly than many predictions suggested, with many roles still requiring human interaction, challenging alarms of rapid, widescale displacement.
OpenAI may pursue a U.S. IPO with a potential valuation around $1 trillion, signaling ongoing financial and strategic moves as investor and market attention remains high.
Altman shared these views during a virtual address at a Commonwealth Bank of Australia conference in Sydney and in an interview with CBA’s chief executive, framing the discussion around real-world labor dynamics and AI adoption.
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Context on labor market dynamics is broadened by May US jobless claims data accompanying the AI discussion.
OpenAI’s growing influence across business software, search, productivity, and customer service is shaping investor sentiment and interest in AI-related stocks.
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Economic Times • May 26, 2026
OpenAI's Sam Altman says AI unlikely to lead to 'jobs apocalypse'
The Indian Express • May 26, 2026
AI unlikely to cause mass job losses, says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
Economic Times • May 26, 2026
OpenAI's Sam Altman says AI unlikely to lead to 'jobs apocalypse'
Reuters • May 26, 2026
OpenAI's Altman says AI unlikely to lead to 'jobs apocalypse'