OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says True Superintelligence Could Arrive by 2028
“On our current trajectory, we believe we may be only a couple of years away from early versions of true super intelligence,” he said.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made a striking prediction at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, suggesting that early versions of “true superintelligence” could emerge as soon as a couple of years from now based on current technological progress.
“On our current trajectory, we believe we may be only a couple of years away from early versions of true super intelligence,” he said, adding that "by the end of 2028, more of the world’s intellectual capacity could reside inside of data centers than outside of them.”
Altman acknowledged the uncertainty of such forecasts, saying, “This is an extraordinary statement to make, and of course, we could be wrong, but I think it really bears serious consideration.”
He described a future in which superintelligent systems could outperform human executives and scientists, illustrating the potential scale of change ahead.
Experts define superintelligence as AI that surpasses human cognitive capabilities across most domains, a concept discussed widely in tech and academic circles as the next frontier of artificial intelligence innovation.
While timelines vary, Altman’s comments reflect a belief that incremental advances in computing power, machine learning architectures, and multi-modal understanding could accelerate progress toward this milestone.
His remarks also underscore the need for robust governance as AI evolves. At the summit, Altman and other leaders stressed the importance of democratic AI development and international cooperation to ensure that high-impact technologies benefit society broadly while managing safety risks.
