OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says using AI can slash prices of expenses

dharasuta
Sunday, February 1, 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman envisions AI driving economic deflation, making goods and services cheaper and boosting real wealth. He argues AI turbocharges productivity, allowing individuals to achieve what teams once did, leading to widespread abundance. While this optimistic outlook promises a more affordable future, critics point to current economic realities and the potential for job displacement during the transition.