OpenAI's CFO says AI is replacing some jobs, but many are mundane ones

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Sarah Friar said that AI is reducing OpenAI's staffing needs for repetitive work and cut credit-check costs from $200 each to about 17 cents.

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2026-09-16 04:01 · Business Insider AI
OpenAI's CFO says AI is replacing some jobs, but many are mundane ones

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