OpenAI Podcast Episode 3 - Jobs, growth, and the AI economy — the OpenAI Podcast
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Jul 15, 2025 
Brad Lightcap, COO of OpenAI, and Ronnie Chatterji, Chief Economist, dive into the rapid evolution of AI and its profound impact on the economy. They explore how AI can supercharge small businesses and enhance productivity across sectors. The discussion touches on the importance of emotional intelligence in an AI-driven world and the necessity of adapting education to prepare future workers. They also examine AI's transformative potential in emerging markets, highlighting how it can democratize access to services and create new job opportunities.
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ChatGPT's Breakthrough Impact
- ChatGPT's launch in November 2022 marked AI's breakthrough at scale with a conversational interface.
- Changing the interface unlocked massive user engagement beyond just improving model capabilities.
AI Supercharges Software Engineering
- AI tools can drastically boost productivity, especially in software engineering, by 5 to 10 times.
- This leap in productivity then allows economists to study its broader impact on the economy.
Moderna's Internal GPT Creation
- Moderna staff developed their own GPTs internally to build complex workflows despite not being technical experts.
- This autonomy in creating AI agents empowers users across companies to innovate independently.