#169: Altman’s Vision, OpenAI’s Open-Source Drop, and AI’s Job

July 10, 2025.

Welcome to EducationNext #168, the essential read for creators, innovators, and AI enthusiasts.

Sam Altman predicts superintelligence’s unstoppable rise, OpenAI releases open-weight models, Vinod Khosla urges adaptability, and Jensen Huang sees AI creating jobs. Plus, a warning about AI’s privacy gaps.

Here’s what’s driving the AI frontier! Top Stories:

Sam Altman on Superintelligence: Humanity’s Next Leap
OpenAI’s Sam Altman warns that superintelligence is inevitable, driven by humanity’s “insatiable demand” for smarter AI.

“We’re going to get there because people want more and more,” he says. From reshaping leadership to unlocking cosmic insights, superintelligence could redefine creation.

The big picture: Innovators must prepare for a world where AI outpaces human intelligence.

OpenAI’s Open-Source Move: gpt-oss-120b & gpt-oss-20b
On August 5, OpenAI launched gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b, its first open-weight models since GPT-2.

Released under Apache 2.0, these models let creators build apps, write code, or experiment freely.

What’s next: Hobbyists and startups can now tap ChatGPT-like power for custom projects. Get started

Vinod Khosla’s Advice: Learn to Learn, Stay Flexible
Vinod Khosla predicts AI will handle 80% of jobs in 3-5 years, urging creators to prioritize adaptability over specialization. “Optimize for flexibility, not a single profession,” he says, advocating first principles thinking and AI tools like ChatGPT to master new fields fast.

The takeaway: Build a knowledge pedestal to pivot across industries.

Sam Altman’s Privacy Warning: Don’t Overshare with AI
Altman cautions against treating AI like a therapist due to missing privacy protections. “There’s no doctor-patient confidentiality for ChatGPT,” he notes, as users increasingly share personal struggles.

The challenge: Creators must balance AI’s utility with safeguarding sensitive data until legal frameworks evolve.

Jensen Huang’s Vision: AI Creates Jobs, Democratizes Coding
NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang sees AI as a job creator, not a job killer. “Every engineer at NVIDIA uses AI, and we’re busier than ever,” he says. AI automates mundane tasks, freeing innovators to chase big ideas, and makes coding accessible to all.

The shift: AI’s democratisation empowers creators to build without barriers.

Quick Hits:

• Stat Spotlight: OpenAI’s gpt-oss-120b matches 90% of ChatGPT-4o’s performance on coding benchmarks.

• Tool of the Week: gpt-oss-20b’s lightweight design is perfect for rapid prototyping on consumer GPUs.

• X Buzz: Creators on X are hyped about OpenAI’s open-weight models but debate superintelligence’s risks.

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