Sam Altman also encouraged students and young professionals to be open to taking unconventional career paths. The traditional route of going to college, getting a job and staying there 'forever' may not offer the financial security it did to previous generations.

The tech leader encouraged high school students to think about taking calculated risks in their future careers. "Most things are not a one-way door," he said.

OpenAI on Monday said that CEO Sam Altman is leaving the board's safety and security committee, which will now be fully composed of independent board members. Why it matters: Critics had questioned how well the committee could serve as a check on the company's practices if its CEO was part of the committee.