In his interview at OpenAI Dev Day, Sam Altman discusses the exciting future of AI, highlighting the swift progress in reasoning models and their potential to transform various industries. He underscores OpenAI's dedication to significantly enhancing these models and encourages startups to focus on this forward momentum instead of merely fixing existing issues. Altman predicts that AI-driven products and services could generate trillions of dollars in value. He also explores the importance of open source and agents in the AI landscape, while addressing concerns about model commoditization and the hurdles of scaling AI development. Additionally, he shares insights into his leadership style, hiring practices, and his thoughts on OpenAI's rapid expansion.