Dave Eggers told OpenAI staff that ChatGPT was ‘silencing an entire generation’

The event took place at OpenAI's headquarters, with Altman present.

Eggers is known for his novel *The Circle*, which critiques surveillance capitalism and technology companies. His remarks to OpenAI staff were reportedly direct and critical of the company's flagship product.

The article notes that Eggers was invited by Altman personally, reflecting a pattern of OpenAI engaging with public figures who have raised concerns about AI's societal impact. The incident highlights ongoing debates about the role of AI in education and the potential for generative models to diminish foundational skills like writing. No subsequent actions or policy changes by OpenAI were reported.