OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has provided insights into the anticipated timelines for artificial general intelligence (AGI) and superintelligence. At The New York Times DealBook Summit, Altman suggested that AGI might emerge sooner than many expect but would have minimal immediate societal impact. He emphasized that initial safety concerns associated with AGI are unlikely to manifest at its inception. Altman distinguished between AGI and superintelligence, noting that superintelligence—a more advanced stage expected to bring significant changes—could be "a few thousand days away."
