While AI wipes out entry level roles, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says it's actually 'the most exciting time to be starting out one's career'
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Sam Altman asserts that for new Gen Z graduates, this moment is possibly the peak of career opportunities. Despite his enthusiasm, Gen Z faces a challenging job market, with many entry-level roles diminishing due to technological advances that automate novice tasks. Graduates now confront the expectation of being fully skilled before employment, leading to a significant gap between ambitions and opportunities. Additionally, rising education costs contribute to a staggering 4.3 million young individuals classed as NEETs, indicating a critical lack of access to education, training, or jobs. Ultimately, Altman expresses envy towards Gen Z's potential career paths today.
This is probably the most exciting time to be starting out one's career, maybe ever.
A 25-year-old in Mumbai can probably do more than any previous 25-year-old in history could.
Entry-level positions are decreasing for ambitious, fresh-faced graduates, as employers expect rookies to come in fully skilled.
4.3 million young people are now NEETs: not in education, employment, or training.
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