# Altman Pledged to 'Slow Down' Hiring. OpenAI Is Adding 3,500 Jobs.

- slug: altman-pledged-to-slow-down-hiring-openai-is-adding-3500-jobs
- date: 2026-03-21
- category: Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI Plans to Nearly Double Its Workforce — Even as Altman Said It Would Slow Hiring

Two months ago, Sam Altman was telling developers that AI would let OpenAI "dramatically slow down" how quickly it hires.

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