The OpenAI Forum event, Careers at the Frontier Part Two, spotlighted OpenAI’s hiring philosophy and culture as reflections of its broader mission: building safe, democratic AI that benefits everyone. Speakers emphasized that OpenAI recruits people motivated by curiosity, humility, and concern for safety—qualities that align with advancing AI on democratic values rather than authoritarian ones. The conversation underscored that leadership at OpenAI is hands-on and collaborative, with impact measured not by titles but by the ability to build, scale, and share responsibility.

The discussion between OpenAI Chief Economist Ronnie Chatterji and Harvard Dean David Deming centered on findings from the largest study to date of ChatGPT usage. They highlighted how AI adoption is broad, fast, and practical, with strong evidence of democratization—closing demographic gaps, benefiting novices as much as experts, and being widely integrated into both personal and work contexts. They also emphasized the productivity and decision-support roles of ChatGPT, pointing toward shared societal benefits and new frameworks for understanding AI’s economic impact.

Mark Murray and Chief Economist Ronnie Chatterji discussed how AI is reshaping the future of work, focusing on skills, job creation, disruption, and OpenAI’s new certifications and job platform. They highlighted AI’s potential to democratize opportunity, expand productivity, and support students, employers, and employees across industries. The conversation positioned OpenAI as both a researcher and a solution-builder, emphasizing training, accessibility, and economic opportunity.