OpenAI's Ambitious Plans for AI Research
According to Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, the company is rapidly advancing 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 announcement comes as OpenAI finalized its transition to a public benefit corporation structure, allowing for new opportunities in capital raising.
Jakub Pachocki, OpenAI's chief scientist, joined Altman in describing the plans for the AI researcher.
- Intern-level research assistant by September 2026
- Fully automated "legitimate AI researcher" by 2028
Author's summary: OpenAI aims to create a fully automated AI researcher by 2028.