Sam Altman says OpenAI will have a ‘legitimate AI researcher’ by 2028

TechCrunchCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Rebecca BellanOctober 28, 2025 at 07:46 PM

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During a livestream, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, announced that the company aims to develop an intern-level AI research assistant by September 2026 and a fully autonomous "legitimate AI researcher" by 2028. This ambitious timeline was revealed as part of OpenAI's transition from a non-profit to a public benefit corporation structure, which allows for increased capital raising while maintaining a focus on responsible AI development. Jakub Pachocki, chief scientist at OpenAI, explained that these systems would be capable of autonomously conducting large-scale research projects and potentially achieving superintelligence within less than a decade. To achieve this goal, OpenAI plans to innovate algorithms and significantly increase computational resources dedicated to problem-solving. The company aims to accelerate scientific discoveries and technological innovation across various fields including medicine, physics, and technology development.

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