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Major shifts at OpenAI spark skepticism about impending AGI timelines

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Major shifts at OpenAI spark skepticism about impending AGI timelines

OpenAI has experienced significant leadership changes recently, with its president and co-founder Greg Brockman taking an extended sabbatical until the end of the year. Another co-founder, John Schulman, has left the company permanently to join rival Anthropic. Peter Deng, OpenAI's VP of Consumer Product, has also departed. These departures have raised questions about the company's progress towards developing artificial general intelligence (AGI) and its potential impact on the industry. Furthermore, several high-profile employees have joined Anthropic, a San Francisco-based AI firm founded by ex-OpenAI employees. Despite these changes, OpenAI remains optimistic about its future.

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Sam Altman says “we are now confident we know how to build AGI”

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 9m ago

Sam Altman says “we are now confident we know how to build AGI”

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicts that artificial general intelligence (AGI) could soon revolutionize industries, potentially starting in 2025. While claiming confidence in AGI's development, Altman faces criticism from skeptics like Gary Marcus, who doubt AI's current capabilities. Discussions arise about AGI automating jobs, potentially leading to economic and societal shifts. OpenAI continues to innovate with new AI models but faces skepticism regarding their generalization abilities and genuine advancement toward AGI.

Microsoft and OpenAI have a financial definition of AGI: Report | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 10m ago

Microsoft and OpenAI have a financial definition of AGI: Report | TechCrunch

Microsoft and OpenAI have a unique definition of artificial general intelligence (AGI) based on profits, according to a report. OpenAI must generate at least $100 billion in profits before they achieve AGI. However, OpenAI is projected to lose billions of dollars this year and may not turn a profit until 2029. This definition is different from the technical and philosophical understanding of AGI. The agreement between the two companies means Microsoft could have access to OpenAI's technology for over a decade. Some speculate that OpenAI may declare AGI sooner to exclude Microsoft, but the profit-focused definition may pose challenges.

Sam Altman Says He Intends to Replace Normal People With AI

Futurism

Futurism · 2y ago

Sam Altman Says He Intends to Replace Normal People With AI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's frequent use of the term "median human" in discussing artificial general intelligence (AGI) raises concerns. Altman envisions AGI as having the intelligence of a "median human co-worker," leading to questions about replacing human workers with AGI. Critics find the terminology offensive and vague, highlighting the challenges of comparing AI performance to human intelligence. Altman's influential position in the industry makes his views significant, sparking debates about the role of AGI in society and its potential impact on jobs and humanity.

Sam Altman denies rumours of OpenAI launching AGI next month

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Sam Altman denies rumours of OpenAI launching AGI next month

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has refuted speculations about the company's imminent launch of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), stating they have neither built nor plan to deploy it next month. While managing expectations, Altman acknowledged advancements towards AGI, highlighting models capable of complex reasoning. He had previously hinted at AGI's potential arrival this year and is pursuing superintelligence across various domains. Despite current limitations, Altman mentioned upcoming developments without specifying details.

Sam Altman seems to imply that OpenAI is building God

Medial

Medial · 1y ago

Sam Altman seems to imply that OpenAI is building God

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discussed the upcoming GPT-5 and described artificial general intelligence (AGI) as a 'magic intelligence in the sky', implying a God-like entity. OpenAI defines AGI as a system that outperforms humans at most economically valuable work. Altman's vision includes a utopian future where robots powered by solar energy can mine and refine minerals without human labor. Altman acknowledged the need for significant investment and expressed plans to ask Microsoft for more funds, emphasizing the huge training expenses on the path to AGI.

Microsoft, OpenAI set '$100 bn in profits' target for AGI: Report

Inshorts · 10m ago

Microsoft, OpenAI set '$100 bn in profits' target for AGI: Report

OpenAI and its investor Microsoft internally defined AGI as an AI system that could generate at least $100 billion in profits for the startup, The Information reported. The definition was reportedly part of a 2023 agreement between the two companies. OpenAI's website defines AGI as "a highly autonomous system that outperforms humans at most economically valuable work".

Sergey Brin crashes Google I/O with bold AGI claim: “We’ll Build the First One”

YourStory

YourStory · 5m ago

Sergey Brin crashes Google I/O with bold AGI claim: “We’ll Build the First One”

At Google I/O 2025, co-founder Sergey Brin made a surprise appearance to announce Google's ambitious goal to achieve artificial general intelligence (AGI). This marks the first time Google has explicitly stated its intention to lead in AGI development, shifting its strategy to directly compete with companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. Although Gemini 2.5, their latest model, falls short of AGI, Google is aligning its divisions to intensify their focus on this objective.

OpenAI jumps gun on International Math Olympiad gold medal announcement

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 3m ago

OpenAI jumps gun on International Math Olympiad gold medal announcement

OpenAI prematurely announced its AI model achieved gold medal-level performance at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), defying an embargo request. The AI reportedly solved proof-based problems under the same constraints as human competitors, sparking controversy due to OpenAI’s self-grading and potential embargo violation. This achievement signifies a milestone for general-purpose AI in mathematics, though skepticism remains about the results' legitimacy. OpenAI intends to release proofs for public validation amidst community criticism.

Sam Altman thinks AI will have 'novel insights' next year

TechCrunch · 4m ago

Sam Altman thinks AI will have 'novel insights' next year

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicts AI systems will generate novel insights by 2026, indicating a major leap in AI capabilities. In his essay “The Gentle Singularity,” Altman envisions AI transforming work, energy, and the social contract. Competitors like Google and startups backed by Eric Schmidt also aim to develop AI capable of revolutionary scientific discoveries. However, skepticism exists regarding AI's potential for true originality, an area OpenAI and others continue exploring.

Sam Altman says it's 'potentially a little scary' how quickly society will have to adapt to the AI revolution

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Sam Altman says it's 'potentially a little scary' how quickly society will have to adapt to the AI revolution

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, expresses concern about the speed at which society will have to adapt to the AI revolution. He believes that AI will spark the fastest technological revolution in human history, forcing us to adapt faster than ever before. Altman highlights the potential challenges and changes the labor market will face due to this rapid adaptation. Companies have already begun making job cuts, anticipating the efficiency brought by AI tools. Altman has previously expressed concerns about the potential negative effects of AI.

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