OpenAI CEO Sam Altman debunks AGI rumors, dismisses speculation about imminent launch

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has dismissed the growing wave of rumors on social media regarding the arrival of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). According to Altman, the company has neither created nor plans to deploy AGI anytime soon.

The speculation comes after Altman previously expressed confidence in the theoretical framework for building AGI, which many took as a hint of its proximity.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Altman clarified:

“Twitter hype is out of control again. we are not gonna deploy AGI next month, nor have we built it. we have some very cool stuff for you but pls chill and cut your expectations 100x!”

twitter hype is out of control again.

we are not gonna deploy AGI next month, nor have we built it.

we have some very cool stuff for you but pls chill and cut your expectations 100x!

— Sam Altman (@sama) January 20, 2025

Despite his statement, social media conversations remain lively, with some skeptics even joking that Altman’s denial could be interpreted as confirmation of AGI’s existence.

Online Speculation Refuses to Die Down

Altman’s comments did little to quell the ongoing chatter. One user responded, “That’s exactly what someone who has built AGI would say.”

Adding to the confusion, Altman’s earlier statement from two weeks ago had said, “We are now confident we know how to build AGI as we have traditionally understood it.” His recent denial seems to walk back that confidence, confirming that OpenAI has not yet reached this milestone. This shift has left many observers debating the mixed signals from the company and influencers close to the space.

OpenAI’s Corporate Evolution

Late last year, OpenAI indicated it was considering changes to its corporate structure. The goal was to balance its nonprofit mission with the practical need to secure funding for AGI development.

In a blog post, OpenAI’s leadership highlighted their intention to ensure the organization remains aligned with its goal of making AGI beneficial for humanity while addressing the financial challenges of such an ambitious endeavor.

While the AGI conversation stirs speculation online, OpenAI remains focused on its stated mission—bringing advancements in artificial intelligence to the world responsibly