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Altman and Zuckerberg Praise Gen Z Dropouts’ Opportunities

12/28/2025

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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, said at the DevDay conference that he envies Gen Z college dropouts and sees vast opportunities to innovate, unlike his 2005 dropout experience.
Altman added that his role at OpenAI consumes his mental space, limiting his ability to brainstorm new startups.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg echoed the view that not everyone needs a college degree, noting many jobs do not require one.

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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, said at the DevDay conference that he envies Gen Z college dropouts and sees vast opportunities to innovate, unlike his 2005 dropout experience.
Altman added that his role at OpenAI consumes his mental space, limiting his ability to brainstorm new startups.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg echoed the view that not everyone needs a college degree, noting many jobs do not require one.