What OpenAI’s Sam Altman suggests you do to keep your job

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What OpenAI’s Sam Altman suggests you do to keep your job

In the race to build machines that can outthink humans, the tech founder says there is one thing that would make him stop.

“I am a believer in the one-dumb-foot-in-front-of-the-other strategy,” says Sam Altman, photographed for AFR Magazine. Winni Wintermeyer

Paul SmithTechnology editor

Jul 25, 2025 – 5.00am

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Paul SmithTechnology editorPaul Smith edits the technology coverage and has been a leading writer on the sector for 20 years. He covers big tech, business use of tech, the fast-growing Australian tech industry and start-ups, telecommunications and national innovation policy.