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GPTs are GPTs: An early look at the labor market impact potential of large language models

OpenAI's own research shows which 80% of the US workforce could be affected by LLMs—and it's not who you think.

Reporting by OpenAI Blog 1 min brief
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OpenAI published foundational research on labor market exposure to LLMs, quantifying workforce vulnerability across occupations. This became a seminal reference point for AI policy debates and influenced how leaders evaluate AI's societal impact.

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  1. OpenAI research on labor market impact of LLMs

  2. Occupational exposure analysis across US workforce

  3. Published March 17, 2023 — early empirical study on AI displacement

  4. Influenced subsequent policy, regulation, and corporate AI strategy discussions

  5. Workforce vulnerability quantification by job category

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