Sam Altman 2021 AI Prediction (it came true)

In 2021, Sam Altman predicted that AI would crush the cost of digital work faster than physical labor. Two years later, he was right. We all expected robots to replace factory workers, but instead, AI came for designers, copywriters, and video editors.

Why It Works

• AI automates repetitive creative work at lightning speed
• Low-cost production increases supply, driving prices down
• Tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney make anyone a creator
• Physical work still needs people and time

Real-World Proof

• Copywriters using AI cut writing time by over 60%
• Designers use Canva + AI to produce client assets instantly
• Video editors rely on Descript to clean, cut, and caption in minutes
• Agencies now deliver campaigns 3x faster with fewer staff

The digital world got cheaper—and the creative edge now lies in who uses AI best.