OpenAI CEO Sam Altman makes unexpected announcement following 'code red' alert: 'Last resort for us'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced plans to slow down hiring, emphasizing the need to avoid over-hiring and potential future layoffs due to AI advancements. This decision follows OpenAI's struggle with profitability and comes as Altman declared a 'code red' due to Google's potential to overtake OpenAI as the industry leader. Despite challenges such as the quality of AI-generated training data and the environmental impact of AI, Altman remains optimistic about the future of AI.