OpenAI Chief Scientist: Models Could Get Much Better at Math, but RSI and Alignment Come First
Dr_Singularity · x · 2026-09-08
OpenAI Chief Scientist Jakub Pachocki says the company could make its models significantly better at mathematical research with additional focus, but is prioritizing RSI (recursive self-improvement) and automated alignment research instead.
Commenting on this, DrSingularity notes OpenAI's models are already delivering breakthroughs at or above the level of the world's top mathematicians — and the company is basically calling that a toy it hasn't started taking seriously yet.
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