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Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes the next generation of college graduates won’t just be working in offices, their careers could take them to space. In an interview first reported by Fortune, Altman predicted that by 2035, Gen Alpha graduates may step into “completely new, exciting, super well-paid” jobs that blend space exploration and AI technology. Speaking with host Cleo Abram on the Huge Conversations podcast, Altman framed today’s college grads as the “luckiest kids in all of history.” According to him, AI will do more than disrupt the workforce, it will rewire it, creating opportunities unimaginable just a few years ago. You may like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says AI could replace interns — but there’s still hope for Gen Z OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns AI will wipe entire job categories off the map OpenAI's Sam Altman says your computer isn’t built for AI — so it’s creating something entirely new By 2035, Altman envisions young professionals leaving university and heading off on missions to explore the solar system, engaged in highly lucrative and fulfilling careers that blend space and AI technology From classrooms to the cosmos (Image credit: Future) In Altman's vision, a 2035 graduate might just as easily be boarding a spacecraft to work on an asteroid mining project as joining a tech startup in San Francisco. But Altman's prediction isn't universally shared. Former Google X executive Mo Gawdat has warned that AI could wipe out nearly half of entry-level white-collar jobs in the next five years, potentially leaving younger generations scrambling for footing in a volatile market. Similarly, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei claims AI will cause mass unemployment but also help us live longer. On the other hand, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang offered a more hopeful perspective at the 28th annual Milken Institute Global Conference, encouraging workers to see AI as a tutor and collaborator, not a rival, to unlock new skills and career opportunities. Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Why it matters (Image credit: NASA) Altman’s forecast is a provocation to rethink how we define work in the coming decades. His comments open up questions about where careers could exist, who will benefit from these changes, and how society should adapt. Reimagining work. Altman’s comments push the idea that “a job” in the AI era could mean something far beyond Earth. Generational shifts. Gen Alpha may benefit from these changes, but Gen Z could face a more turbulent transition. Policy and planning. If space-AI careers become reality, education systems, governments and industries will need to prepare for a radically different workforce. Bottom line Altman’s vision may read like sci-fi, but it underscores a real shift. AI is advancing so fast that tomorrow’s careers could be unlike anything we’ve known, with some measured in light-years. As a mom of three gen alpha kids, I just hope those high-paying space jobs come with powerful Wi-Fi and a way to do their own laundry. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. 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