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Sam Altman: AI Not Sole Cause of Layoffs, Companies 'AI Washing'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (IMAGE: REUTERS)

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News18•22-02-2026, 13:20

Sam Altman: AI Not Sole Cause of Layoffs, Companies 'AI Washing'

•OpenAI CEO Sam Altman disputes AI as the primary reason for all recent job losses.
•Altman suggests companies are using AI as an 'excuse' for layoffs they would have made anyway, calling it 'AI washing'.
•He acknowledges AI will impact jobs but believes new opportunities will emerge, similar to past tech revolutions.
•A report indicated AI caused less than 1% of job losses in 2025, totaling around 55,000.
•Other AI leaders have mixed views, with some predicting significant job displacement and others uncertain about new job creation.

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