Industry
20d agoOpenAI Targets AGI By December 2026
CEO Sam Altman estimates OpenAI will internally declare AGI achieved by December 2026. Chief Scientist Jakub Pachocki links this timeline to the unreleased Astra model, designed as an automated AI research intern. This specific deadline forces a concrete benchmark for the company's internal progress.
The Signal
Practitioners should monitor Astra's capabilities for signs of autonomous research.