SAN FRANCISCO, USA - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes the world is entering the era of superintelligence, with profound implications for employment and society.
Altman argues that AI, exemplified by systems like ChatGPT, is already more powerful than any human in history. He emphasizes that the pace of technological progress will continue to accelerate.
This transformation will lead to the decline of certain jobs, similar to the shift from manual labor to automation. Altman also highlights the importance of ensuring AI benefits are widely available and not concentrated in a few hands.
OpenAI announced in January 2025 that it knows how to build artificial general intelligence (AGI) and is shifting focus to superintelligence. Project Stargate, a joint venture with SoftBank, Oracle, and MGX, plans to invest up to $500 billion in AI infrastructure in the United States by 2029.
Altman stresses the need to address the 'alignment problem,' ensuring AI aligns with human values. He also calls for making superintelligence accessible to all to reduce the risk of abuse and global inequality.