OpenAI Limits Publication of Studies on AI's Negative Impact on Employment OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has been recognized for its research on the impact of artificial intelligence on the labor market. In 2023, it published the influential study "GPTs are GPTs," which analyzed the sectors most susceptible to automation. However, recently, the company has reduced the frequency of these critical analyses, opting to prioritize content that reinforces its corporate image and avoiding the disclosure of potential adverse effects of AI, such as job destruction. This strategy has led to the departure of at least two economists from OpenAI's team, according to WIRED. Among them is Tom Cunningham, who left the company in September after noting the difficulty of publishing rigorous research. In his farewell message, Cunningham highlighted the growing tension between objective analysis and the corporate defense role required of the team. Cunningham's departure prompted Jason Kwon, OpenAI's strategy director, to address the issue in an internal statement. Kwon argued that the company must take a responsible role in AI development, not only identifying problems but also proposing solutions. "We are not just a research institution, but the main actor introducing AI to the world, and we must take responsibility for its consequences," he stated. Rob Friedlander, OpenAI's spokesperson, assured that the company is expanding its economic research following the appointment of Aaron Chatterji as chief economist. Friedlander emphasized that the team conducts rigorous analyses to help understand the impact of AI on the economy and society, identifying both benefits and potential disruptions. The debate over AI swings between technological optimism and alarmist predictions about massive job loss. A Goldman Sachs report, based on the analysis of over 800 occupations, estimates that between 6% and 7% of jobs could be displaced by AI, although the range varies from 3% to 14% depending on assumptions. However, the authors remind that predictions about the end of human work rarely come true. In fact, nearly 60% of current jobs in the U.S. did not exist in 1940, suggesting that technological innovation often creates new job opportunities. However, experts like Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu warn that AI tends to generate jobs in the tech sector but reduces hiring in more exposed sectors and transforms skill requirements, particularly affecting less-skilled workers. According to McKinsey, AI adoption in companies has risen from 20% in 2017 to 78% in 2024, driven by generative AI. This is already reflected in the pressure on junior "white-collar" jobs, especially in technology, where large companies have frozen hiring and the number of software developers has dropped by 35% in five years. Sources consulted by WIRED indicate that OpenAI is increasingly publishing studies that present its technology favorably, data that is then used by independent researchers. The most recent report highlights that the company's AI products save users between 40 and 60 minutes daily and that there is significant room for adoption in the economy. Currently, OpenAI's economic research is led by Chatterji, who directed a global report on the use of ChatGPT. According to WIRED, Chatterji reports directly to the global affairs director, Chris Lehane, indicating the integration of the research team with the company's political strategy. Lehane, with previous experience at Airbnb, is known for his role in advocating corporate interests against adverse regulations.