Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, emphasizes that the key to success is not just raw intelligence.

According to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, in the era of artificial intelligence, possessing extensive knowledge by memorizing facts or knowing where to locate them is no longer as highly valued as being able to ask insightful questions.

"According to Altman, the value of a certain type of ability will remain, but it will not be raw intellectual horsepower to the same extent. Instead, determining the right questions to ask will become more crucial than finding the answers."

Grant emphasized the importance of knowing how to ask thought-provoking questions to gain a broader understanding of an idea.

""In the past, we valued individuals based on the amount of knowledge they had accumulated in their minds, and those who were skilled at collecting facts were considered intelligent and respected. However, I believe that being able to connect the dots and recognize patterns is now more valuable," said Grant."

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Altman's observation can be interpreted as either asking other people great questions or designing questions for AI chatbots to provide the answers needed, a process called prompt engineering. However, OpenAI did not respond to CNBC Make It's request for clarification.

Rewritten: According to communication expert Matt Abrahams, asking clear and concise questions can demonstrate empathy or establish credibility. Meanwhile, IBM's vice president of global education and workforce development, Lydia Logan, stated in June that prompt engineers are in high demand, with some jobs paying over $100,000 per year.

Mark Cuban, a billionaire investor, emphasized the importance of soft skills such as curiosity, adaptability, and mental agility in securing jobs, both now and in the future job market, in a CNBC Make It interview last year.

"I can pretend to predict the future of AI and its impact on the job market, but I'd be lying. I have no idea. However, I know that I will pay attention, be agile, curious, and adaptable."

Job applicants who can adapt to new situations are highly valued by employers, according to a LinkedIn blog post from last year.

While AI may eventually take over most administrative tasks in workplaces, it won't completely replace human intellect, Altman predicted. Instead, people will need to help the technology learn critical thinking skills to enhance its arguments and generate new ideas, he said.

"Altman stated, "I have experienced immense professional satisfaction from tackling complex problems and discovering innovative solutions that no one else has considered before." He further added, "In reality, I anticipate that we will develop a novel approach to solving difficult challenges.""

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