{
  "id": 16917726,
  "title": "OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares his ‘chronic disappointment’ in Gen Z—they’re stuck on what ‘was cool five years ago,’ instead of embracing AI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/openai-ceo-sam-altman-shares-his-chronic-disappointment-in-gen-z",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-28T14:46:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fortune",
    "slug": "fortune",
    "url": "https://fortune.com/2026/10/28/openai-ceo-sam-altman-gen-z-disappointment-start-new-business-with-ai-entrepreneurship-career-advice/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed disappointment in Gen Z's reluctance to embrace AI, stating that they continue to focus on what was popular five years ago. AI is rapidly transforming the job market, according to Altman, who warned that many current occupations will be taken over by AI. He encouraged ambitious young workers not to follow outdated paths but to explore new possibilities within the AI landscape. Altman believes AI can create opportunities for entrepreneurs to build businesses that were previously unattainable. He believes this is the perfect time for new ventures, as the playing field is the most open it has ever been.",
  "summary": "Billionaire OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says AI will upend jobs—but young workers who embrace entrepreneurship could turn disruption into opportunity.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}