OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says that an era when entire companies are run by AI models is nearly upon us. “Shame on me if OpenAI isn’t the first big company run by an AI CEO,” Altman said on an episode of the “Conversations with Tyler” podcast recorded last month and released Wednesday. Asked how long it will be until a large division at the company is 85 percent run by AI or more, Altman offered a bold prediction. Altman concedes the host’s point that the public-facing role of the CEO is pretty important, which is undoubtedly true for OpenAI. More on AI: OpenAI Exec Says It Could Use Some Financial Support From the Government