OpenAI's Ambitious Goals
According to Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, the company is making rapid progress in deep learning systems, with models increasingly able to solve complex tasks faster.
Altman stated that OpenAI is tracking towards achieving an intern-level research assistant by September 2026, and a fully automated "legitimate AI researcher" by 2028.
A system capable of autonomously delivering on larger research projects.
This goal was announced on the same day OpenAI transitioned to a public benefit corporation structure, allowing for new opportunities in capital raising.
Key Points:
- OpenAI aims to achieve an intern-level research assistant by September 2026
- A fully automated "legitimate AI researcher" is expected by 2028
- OpenAI has transitioned to a public benefit corporation structure
Author's summary: OpenAI targets 2028 for a legitimate AI researcher.