The second birthday of ChatGPT has just passed over a month ago, and we have now entered the era of the next-generation models capable of complex reasoning. I take this opportunity to share some personal reflections on this journey and some of the lessons I’ve learned along the way.
Our Journey Begins
Nine years ago, we founded OpenAI because we believed that artificial general intelligence (AGI) was possible and that it might become one of the most influential technologies in human history. Our ambitions were sky-high, and we believed that this work could benefit society in extraordinary ways.
In 2022, OpenAI was a quiet research lab, working on a project then known as “Chatting with GPT-3.5.” We observed that developers loved the experience of conversing with the model, and we thought this could showcase something significant for the future.
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Over the past two years, we’ve built an entire company around this new technology from scratch. Moving rapidly in uncharted territory has been an incredible experience, albeit an incredibly intense one. These years have been the most fulfilling, exciting, and stressful periods of my life.
Personal Reflections
A year ago, I had a surprising dismissal during a video call, which led to a very frantic few hours. Looking back, I wish I could have handled things differently and believe I am now a better leader because of it.
We all returned to work with a renewed sense of unity, launching technologies that people truly love. Nine years ago, we didn’t know what we would eventually become; now, we just have a rough idea.
We’ve started to see some colleagues become competitors, but our vision remains unchanged. We firmly believe in the importance of becoming a global leader in safety and alignment research.
The Future of AGI
We are now certain that we know how to build AGI. We believe that by 2025, we might witness the first AI agents joining the workforce.
Here are some core points:
Development History:
We began to expand our goals, moving towards superintelligence in the true sense of the word.
Personal Thoughts:
Altman expressed gratitude for those who have helped OpenAI and realized the importance of having a diverse board.
Conclusion:
We are in love with our current products, but we are here for the brilliant future ahead. Superintelligent tools will be able to significantly accelerate scientific discovery and innovation. It may sound like science fiction now, but we’ve been through such phases before.
We are confident that in the coming years, everyone will see what we see and realize the importance of acting cautiously. OpenAI cannot be an ordinary company. To be able to play a role in this work is both fortunate and humbling.
