Paul Smith
Technology editor at The Australian Financial Review. Interviewed Sam Altman for the AFR magazine's 30th anniversary issue.
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Jun 11, 2025 • 27min
Apocalypse or a four-day week? What AI might mean for you
In this discussion, Paul Smith, Technology Editor at The Australian Financial Review, sheds light on the future of AI and its potential to reshape society. He contrasts the prospects of a utopian four-day work week with fears of widespread job displacement. The conversation dives into Australia's lag in AI regulation and the need for proactive measures. Smith also tackles the alarming possibilities of artificial general intelligence, posing the question: will we thrive or face a dystopian reality?
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Jul 30, 2025 • 29min
"What the f*** did you do?" Sam Altman on being fired & rehired for AI’s biggest job
In this discussion, Paul Smith, Technology editor at The Australian Financial Review, interviews Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, known for leading innovations like ChatGPT. They delve into the dramatic events of Altman’s firing and quick rehiring, exploring the broader implications for the AI landscape. Altman shares insights on what would prompt him to pull the plug on AI projects and discusses the potential risk of AI to white-collar jobs. The conversation also touches on the ethical considerations of AI development and the necessity for distributed control in the tech industry.
