Openai's Altman warns ai's impact could surpass industrial revolution, urges job market entry now

On September 30, 2026, OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman warned that AI's impact could surpass that of the industrial revolution, urging graduates to enter the job market now. During the OpenAI DevDay conference in San Francisco, Altman introduced the new AI agent product Dots, which he claims will help users manage tasks more efficiently. Altman argued that AI should be used to empower people rather than just accelerate economic growth, drawing parallels to the Renaissance. He criticized the token-based pricing model for AI services, calling it an inadequate measure of value. Despite customer pushback, OpenAI continues to use tokens as a pricing metric. Altman also addressed AI safety concerns, advocating for a balanced approach between rapid development and security measures. He emphasized that the current job market, despite rising unemployment fears, presents an opportunity for new graduates.