Sam Altman Predicts GPT-5 Could Drive $100B Enterprise AI Boom and Transform Industries
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has positioned GPT-5 as a potential game-changer across multiple sectors, claiming the next-generation AI model could deliver PhD-level expertise on demand. During an interview on, Altman emphasized applications in healthcare, finance, and engineering where the technology could "potentially save a lot of lives" through AI physician assistants and other mission-critical implementations.
The OpenAI leader outlined an ambitious enterprise vision, forecasting a $100 billion business line selling AI tools directly to corporations. Productivity gains from personalized workplace assistants—capable of automating routine tasks while elevating human workers to higher-value functions—were cited as key drivers for adoption. Early adopters are expected in software engineering, financial services, and healthcare verticals.
