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OpenAI chief Sam Altman told a Commonwealth Bank of Australia conference in Sydney that fears of an AI‑driven "jobs apocalypse" are overstated. While he believes his company was "roughly right" on the technology side of ChatGPT’s launch, Altman conceded that OpenAI was "pretty wrong" about the social and economic fallout. He said human workers will still be essential, even as he uses AI to draft Slack and email replies. The remarks come amid recent layoffs at Meta and criticism of Standard Chartered’s view of workers as "lower‑value human capital." Ler mais

A new Stanford University study released Monday shows a widening divide between artificial‑intelligence specialists and the American public. While a majority of experts remain optimistic about AI’s impact on jobs, healthcare and the economy, most citizens express anxiety and doubt, especially about employment prospects and energy costs. The report, which draws on recent Gallup and Pew Research data, highlights generational differences, low trust in government regulation, and a surge in negative sentiment toward AI across the United States. Ler mais

Microsoft announced a five‑point "Community‑First AI Infrastructure" plan aimed at easing local concerns about its new AI data centers. The initiative includes higher payments to offset electricity costs, reduced water usage, job training and creation, and greater contributions to local tax bases. Company officials said the move responds to rising electricity rates, community backlash, and pressure from lawmakers seeking transparency on utility impacts. Microsoft also pledged not to accept electricity subsidies and to work with utilities and regulators to set rates that cover the power demands of its facilities. Ler mais

The rise of robots and AI in retail, food service, and delivery is shrinking entry‑level jobs that traditionally gave teenagers their first work experience. While machine vision and automation have improved, they are replacing tasks such as shelf‑scanning, stocking, and even food delivery. This shift moves compensation from workers to owners and leaves young people without the financial literacy and interpersonal skills gained from early employment. The article argues that the current push toward automation offers little benefit to consumers while exacerbating income inequality and limiting career pathways for the next generation. Ler mais

A new survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) of more than 20,000 U.S. workers shows that while many tasks can be automated, only a small fraction of jobs are truly at risk of displacement by generative AI. The study highlights that non‑technical barriers such as client preferences, legal constraints, and cost considerations limit automation, especially in roles that require human interaction. Industries like health care and personal care remain largely insulated, whereas computer‑based occupations show higher automation potential. The findings suggest a gradual reshaping of work rather than a sweeping job loss. Ler mais

OpenAI introduced a new benchmark called GDPval that pits its AI models against human experts across dozens of occupations. In the initial rollout, GPT-5‑high was judged better than or on par with professionals in about 40.6% of tasks, while Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.1 achieved roughly a 49% win rate. The test covered 44 roles spanning key sectors such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. OpenAI says the results show AI can start offloading routine work for many jobs, though it acknowledges the current scope is limited and plans to expand the benchmark’s coverage. Ler mais

Executives from major AI firms are touting generative AI as a tool that could reshape the labor market, but experts caution that the technology is better suited to automating specific tasks rather than whole occupations. Studies highlight that roles such as translators and historians involve nuanced judgment that AI cannot fully replace. Corporate pilots often fall short of expectations, with many projects delivering little return. The emerging consensus is that while AI can augment productivity, human judgment, creativity, and cultural context remain essential for most jobs. Ler mais