Humanoid Robots May Soon Replace Jobs, Warns OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warned that AI will significantly transform the job market—eliminating some jobs but creating new ones. In an interview on Bloomberg’s The Circuit, he also highlighted the imminent impact of humanoid robots and the massive Stargate Project—a $500B AI infrastructure initiative by OpenAI and partners like Microsoft and Nvidia. Altman discussed AI's role in accelerating science, infrastructure needs due to rising demand, and his optimism about Trump's potential second term shaping AI policy. He also addressed concerns about competition from DeepSeek and emphasized OpenAI’s focus on efficiency, innovation, and maintaining financial viability through user engagement.