Sam Altman says OpenAI will have a ‘legitimate AI researcher’ by 2028  | TechCrunch

OpenAI's Ambitious Goals

According to Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, the company aims to have a "legitimate AI researcher" by 2028.

To achieve this goal, OpenAI is focusing on two key strategies: algorithmic innovation and scaling up "test time compute".

OpenAI is tracking toward achieving an intern-level research assistant by September 2026 and a fully automated “legitimate AI researcher” by 2028.

This announcement comes as OpenAI transitions to a public benefit corporation structure, allowing for new opportunities in capital raising.

Jakub Pachocki, OpenAI's chief scientist, joined Altman in a livestream to discuss the company's goals.

Author's summary: OpenAI aims for AI researcher by 2028.

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