Hajra Naz
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he’s ready to be replaced — by artificial intelligence.
In fact, he admitted he’d be ashamed if OpenAI weren’t the first company led by an AI CEO.
Altman said during the Conversations with Tyler podcast.
“Shame on me if OpenAI is not the first big company run by an AI CEO.”
He revealed that he often wonders what it would take for AI leadership to outperform him in running OpenAI.
Altman believes that day isn’t far off.
He said it could take only a few years before AI is smart enough to manage major departments within OpenAI. That means AI-driven corporate management could soon become a reality.
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When that time comes, Altman already knows what he’ll do next.
“I have a farm where I live part of the time, and I really love it,” he told Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner in an earlier interview.
Before ChatGPT exploded in popularity, Altman said he spent more time farming — driving tractors and picking produce himself.
Altman owns several luxury properties, including homes in San Francisco, Napa, and a $43 million estate in Hawaii.
Despite his success, he maintains that the AI revolution will have massive economic and social consequences.
“In the short term, AI will destroy a lot of jobs,” he said.
“But in the long term, like every other technological revolution, I believe we’ll find completely new things to do.”
Altman’s comments reflect a growing debate about the future of work, AI automation, and whether artificial intelligence can ethically and effectively replace human executives.
As AI tools become more autonomous, the question is no longer if AI will lead but when.
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FAQs
1. What did Sam Altman say about AI replacing him as CEO?
Altman said he’d be ashamed if OpenAI isn’t the first company run by an AI CEO, showing his belief in AI’s growing leadership potential.
2. When does Altman think AI will be ready to lead companies?
He believes AI could run major departments within OpenAI in just a few years, marking a step toward AI-led corporations.
3. What would Sam Altman do after being replaced by AI?
Altman said he would spend more time on his farm, where he enjoys driving tractors and growing crops.
4. Does Sam Altman think AI will destroy jobs?
Yes. He predicts AI will eliminate many jobs in the short term but create entirely new industries in the long run.
5. Why is Altman’s view important for the tech industry?
As the head of OpenAI, Altman’s support for AI leadership signals a future where artificial intelligence could make executive decisions at the highest levels of business.
