OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, a key figure in the field of artificial intelligence, says AI is no longer just about learning or responding. According to him, AI agents have started functioning like junior employees, and by next year, these agents will even gain the ability to discover new information.
AI Agents Are Like Junior Team Members Now
Sam Altman stated:
“People’s roles are increasingly about assigning tasks to various AI agents, reviewing their output, and providing feedback — just like they would do when working with a junior team.”
He further added that he could bet that in the coming years, some AI agents will provide solutions to complex business problems and even make novel discoveries.
This statement builds upon his earlier views, where he had raised questions about whether the benefits of AI would truly reach everyone, which we have previously reported on.
AI Is Already Impacting Jobs
According to economist Zanele Munikwa of Revelio Labs, since 2022, job postings for roles that can be handled by AI have declined by 19%. Fields like database administration and IT have been particularly affected, witnessing a 31% drop in hiring rates.
Companies Are Shifting Toward AI
Some companies have embraced AI to such an extent that before making new hires, they now ask managers to justify why the task cannot be done by AI.
- Shopify has already implemented this policy.
- Duolingo has replaced many contract workers with AI agents.
This trend reinforces Altman’s belief that AI is no longer just a tool — it is becoming a worker, as he emphasized in a speech at Harvard University.
GPT-4.5 and Codex: The New AI Powers
OpenAI has recently introduced its GPT-4.5 model, which Altman described as “human-like in its reasoning capabilities.” However, the model is currently available only to Pro users, as GPU shortages have limited its broader rollout.
Additionally, a new AI agent called Codex has been launched. It is being used for:
- Coding
- Bug fixing
- Automated testing
- Even tasks like booking dinner reservations
The Global Outlook for AI
In countries like Pakistan, the role of AI has become part of a global race. A detailed report on this topic is available [referenced in the original article]. Meanwhile, India is hinting at potential price reductions for ChatGPT, which could further increase its accessibility, as discussed in another analysis.
Will Your New Colleague Be an AI?
With the rapidly expanding role of AI agents, we are moving toward a future where office colleagues may not all be human. According to Sam Altman, we may soon witness a world where AI not only works alongside us but also discovers new frontiers of knowledge.
According to a Business Insider report, Sam Altman shared these insights during the Snowflake Summit 2025, where he was discussing the impact and future of AI.
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