OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman says he no longer expects a broad “jobs apocalypse” in which artificial intelligence replaces large numbers of workers. In recent remarks reported by multiple Australian outlets, Altman characterizes fears of widespread job displacement as overstated. At the same time, he acknowledges that companies investing heavily in AI have not yet seen clear financial returns. The reports also reference “threats of violence” affecting an Australian technology company associated with OpenAI-linked activity, with the comments appearing alongside discussion of security concerns in the sector. Across the coverage, there is no claim of job losses occurring on a mass scale; instead, Altman’s position is presented as a shift away from earlier, more cautionary predictions about AI’s impact on employment. The outlets collectively emphasize the dual message: Altman downplays near-term automation-driven workforce replacement, while admitting that the business case for current AI spending remains uncertain for many organizations.