Sam Altman Predicts AI Will Generate Novel Insights as Early as 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman anticipates a groundbreaking change in artificial intelligence, with the technology beginning to produce genuinely novel ideas by 2026. In his recent essay titled “The Gentle Singularity,” Altman lays out how he envisions AI reshaping our world over the next decade and a half. He specifically highlights the potential of artificial general intelligence (AGI), suggesting OpenAI is on the cusp of achieving this milestone, while also cautioning against unrealistic expectations for an immediate arrival. 2026 will likely see the emergence of systems capable of generating fresh insights.