Sam Altman: Massive context window is AI's key advantage over humans
ChrisGPT · x · 2026-08-24
Sam Altman stated that we are on the precipice of a very different way of working with AI. He highlighted "context" as a major advantage, noting that AI can read tens of thousands of pages in seconds and use it accurately—a feat impossible for humans. While model intelligence remains important, he emphasized the need for AI to absorb and reason over absurd amounts of context.
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