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Sam Altman: OpenAI aims for AGI by 2026 with new model Astra

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OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has stated that the company is on track to achieve Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) by the end of 2026, provided his definition of AGI is accepted. He highlighted that their upcoming model, Astra, is already demonstrating capabilities akin to an automated research intern. Chief scientist Jakub Pachocki noted that Astra is expected to be the first model capable of genuinely inventing novel and significant advancements. AI

IMPACT OpenAI's stated goal of achieving AGI by 2026 with their Astra model could accelerate development timelines and competitive pressures in the AI industry.

RANK_REASON The article reports on a statement by OpenAI's CEO regarding future AGI capabilities, rather than an actual release or benchmark.

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Sam Altman: OpenAI aims for AGI by 2026 with new model Astra

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  1. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthias Bastian ·

    Sam Altman says OpenAI will have AGI by the end of 2026 if you accept his definition

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="768" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/openai_logo_vis-1.png" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="1376" /></p> <p> OpenAI's leadership believes AGI is within reach, accordin…

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