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Sam Altman On Miyazaki’s thoughts on art, Design Jobs, Indian AI, Is Prompt Engineering A Job?
@ Varun Mayya
04/06/25
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Sam Altman
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I've had early access to the new image generation tool, and it's been phenomenal for tasks like mood boarding and UI design.
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Sam Altman
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We're generating multiple views of a 3D model using AI, which is mind-blowing considering this technology didn't exist a few months ago.
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Sam Altman
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The response to the image generation tool has exceeded expectations, with a projected total of over a billion images created soon.
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Sam Altman
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The breadth of creative use cases for AI image generation is exciting, from turning oneself into anime to unique commercial applications like logo design.
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Sam Altman
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India is now our fastest growing market for AI, having embraced the technology significantly earlier than many other countries.
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Sam Altman
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In India, the adoption of AI tools like ChatGPT has permeated society, with users finding innovative applications across various sectors.
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Sam Altman
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Despite the rise of AI tools, human oversight remains essential in creative jobs, as accountability and context are still needed.
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Sam Altman
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The evolution of jobs will be uneven; some will disappear while others will require humans to manage AI tools, leading to increased productivity.
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Sam Altman
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New job categories will emerge, such as prompt engineering, which didn't exist before AI advancements.
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Sam Altman
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The democratization of content creation through technology has been a net win for society, lowering barriers and increasing participation.
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Sam Altman
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While the rise of AI may lead to job losses in some areas, it ultimately benefits society by allowing more people to contribute creatively.
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Sam Altman
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The barrier to starting a company has significantly lowered due to advancements like AWS and internet access, enabling more entrepreneurs, particularly technical founders, to start companies much more easily, leading to an explosion of innovative products and technologies that benefit the world.
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Sam Altman
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In India, after the introduction of UPI, there has been a surge of new companies and innovations that were previously hindered by bureaucratic red tape.
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Sam Altman
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The perception that AI startups are merely wrappers around foundational models is misleading; many are creating valuable and innovative companies despite the risks of failure.
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Sam Altman
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Most startups fail, but some will succeed and create significant value, which is a natural part of the entrepreneurial landscape.
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Sam Altman
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As an entrepreneur, it's crucial to pursue your unique ideas, even if they seem crazy or impractical to others, as they could lead to the next big innovation.
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Sam Altman
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The world has a growing demand for software, and providing tools for more effective software development will lead to increased productivity for coders.
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Sam Altman
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The automation of coding will not eliminate jobs but will enhance productivity, allowing coders to create software at a higher value.
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Sam Altman
04/06/25
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The future of coding agents will involve the ability to request features and receive completed code, which will revolutionize how software is developed.
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Sam Altman
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If I were working at a legacy company resistant to adopting new technologies, I would consider moving to a more innovative company to ensure my career growth and learning opportunities.
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Sam Altman
04/06/25
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I initially thought AI would bring a more significant societal change, but it has turned out to be a powerful tool that allows life to continue mostly unchanged, which I find reassuring.