Sam Altman says he's confident OpenAI can now build and deploy AGI - artificial general intelligence

Sam Altman is confident that OpenAI can create AGI and looks towards superintelligence next.

: Sam Altman expresses confidence in OpenAI's ability to build AGI. The emergence of ChatGPT in 2022 marked a pivotal shift towards this goal. OpenAI now aims for superintelligence, which Altman believes could revolutionize scientific discovery. He emphasizes the importance of cautious development to avoid pitfalls.

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, expressed his confidence that the company is on the brink of creating and deploying artificial general intelligence (AGI). This belief stems from the experience gained through the development of ChatGPT, launched in November 2022, which became a significant catalyst for progress in AI technology.

Altman anticipates the arrival of AGI in the near future, with AI agents potentially joining the workforce soon. Looking beyond AGI, OpenAI is setting its sights on superintelligence, which Altman anticipates could vastly enhance scientific discovery and innovation beyond what is currently possible by human efforts alone.

Altman acknowledges the potential risks involved in these technological advancements and stresses the need for careful execution to prevent adverse outcomes. Despite the challenges, he remains optimistic about the future possibilities that superintelligence and AGI could bring, aiming for increased abundance and prosperity.

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