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OpenAI to “Dramatically” slow hiring 1/27/26

TechCheck

Published
January 27, 2026
Duration
6:03
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Last updated
Jun 7, 2026

Discusses openai, investing, management.

Summary

Layoffs hitting tech at Pinterest and Amazon this week, as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says his company plans to “dramatically slow down” on hiring. We dig into what it means as AI reshapes the tech workforce. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Layoffs hitting tech at Pinterest and Amazon this week, as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says his company plans to “dramatically slow down” on hiring. We dig into what it means as AI reshapes the tech workforce. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Themes

  • openai
  • investing
  • management