Sam Altman predicts AGI by year-end, yet key OpenAI figures cite 5-10 years
Dr_Singularity · x · 2026-08-30
The author questions the discrepancy between Sam Altman's prediction of AGI by the end of the year and the 5-10 year timeline cited by other key OpenAI figures. Given that current models can already assist in designing amazing new chips (as seen with Jalapeño), this extreme bearishness seems inconsistent.
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