OpenAI President Greg Brockman on AI's Impact on Workplace Relationships

In a quotation collected by Simon Willison and posted on 1st August 2026, Greg Brockman, President and Co-Founder of OpenAI, shared observations about the integration of ChatGPT into workplace communication platforms like Slack. Brockman noted that many people at OpenAI connect their ChatGPT to Slack, but coworkers often react negatively when a colleague's ChatGPT contacts them directly for assistance with tasks, even if they would willingly help the same colleague if asked personally. He interpreted this reaction as evidence of the deep value people place on human relationships and mutual assistance, and he expressed a desire for AI to give time back to people or enhance their time together, rather than becoming a layer that separates individuals. The quotation was published on Simon Willison's website, which collects notable quotes and insights from technology leaders.