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In recent comments, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman identified healthcare as one of the sectors least likely to be disrupted by artificial intelligence.
Altman says healthcare is AI-resistant
While automation is expected to affect customer service, office work, and even some programming roles, he emphasized that patient-facing jobs such as nursing rely on empathy, trust, and human judgment—qualities AI cannot reproduce.
Job growth outlook in healthcare remains positive
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects growth from 2024 to 2034 in the healthcare and social assistance sector. In particular, healthcare support occupations, healthcare practitioners, and technical occupations to be among the fastest-growing occupational groups, at 12.4 percent and 7.2 percent.
The healthcare sector continued its upward trend in employment last month. Healthcare employment rose in August by 31,000 jobs:
- +13,000: Ambulatory health care services
- +9,000: Nursing and residential care facilities
- +9,000: Hospitals
Why healthcare stands apart from AI
Altman’s remarks underscore that technology cannot replace the human connection at the core of caregiving.
From critical decision-making to emotional support, clinicians deliver value that machines cannot match. This resilience positions healthcare as a stable, future-proof career path, even as AI reshapes many other industries.
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