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OpenAI CEO Challenges AI Blame for Job Losses at AI Impact Summit
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman argues that AI is often unfairly blamed for layoffs, a phenomenon he terms 'AI washing.' He acknowledges that while AI does displace some jobs, many layoffs are due to broader business decisions rather than automation alone.
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