OpenAI chief Sam Altman warned that some companies are misusing artificial intelligence as a scapegoat for workforce cuts, labeling the practice “AI washing.” While acknowledging that AI will reshape the labor market, Altman emphasized that many recent layoffs would have occurred regardless of the technology. He urged a realistic view of AI’s impact, noting that new job categories will emerge even as certain roles disappear. The comments come as more than 92,000 tech workers have been laid off in 2026, a share of which is being attributed—rightly or wrongly—to AI‑driven efficiency gains. Read more →