OpenAI's Ambitious Timeline
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.
By September 2026, OpenAI aims to achieve an intern-level research assistant, and by 2028, a fully automated "legitimate AI researcher", as stated by Altman during a livestream.
A system capable of autonomously delivering on larger research projects.
This announcement comes as OpenAI transitions to a public benefit corporation structure, allowing for new opportunities in capital raising.
Author's summary: OpenAI targets 2028 for a fully automated AI researcher.
- Intern-level research assistant: September 2026
- Fully automated "legitimate AI researcher": 2028