OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed that the world might be just "a few thousand days" away from achieving an artificial "superintelligence. " This claim was made in a blog post on Monday, where Altman proclaimed that we are now entering the "dawn of the Intelligence Age. " He stated, "This may turn out to be the most significant fact in all of history. It’s possible we will reach superintelligence within a few thousand days (!); it may take longer, but I believe we will make it there. " Current artificial intelligences, like ChatGPT, are sophisticated language models that interpret vast amounts of data to generate responses. In contrast, a "superintelligent" AI would surpass human cognitive abilities and possess the capacity for self-improvement. Altman emphasized the vital need for ongoing investments in advanced chips and computing resources to build a widespread infrastructure for this technology. **WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?** He pointed out, "To put AI into the hands of as many individuals as possible, we must reduce computing costs and ensure its abundance, which necessitates substantial energy and chip resources.

Without sufficient infrastructure, AI could become a limited resource contested in conflicts and mainly accessible to wealthy individuals. " "We must proceed thoughtfully yet confidently. The dawn of the Intelligence Age represents a significant development, presenting intricate and high-stakes challenges. While the narrative may not be entirely positive, the potential benefits are so profound that we owe it to both ourselves and future generations to learn how to address the associated risks, " he added. Altman's remarks coincide with the announcement from a tech startup co-founded by former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, which has secured $1 billion in funding to develop a safe AI system. Sutskever launched the company, Safe Superintelligence (SSI), alongside OpenAI colleague Daniel Levy and former Apple AI head Daniel Gross. **MAN CHARGED FOR USING BOTS TO STREAM AI-GENERATED SONGS FOR $10M IN ROYALTIES** The company revealed on social media in June that it has initiated the world’s first dedicated SSI lab, focused solely on creating a safe superintelligence. They plan to reach this goal through "revolutionary engineering and scientific breakthroughs, " avoiding the distractions of "management overhead or product cycles. " **ONLINE GRAPHIC DESIGN PLATFORM HIT WITH BACKLASH OVER ‘INSANE’ PRICE HIKES THAT REACH 300%** Investors include well-known venture capital firms such as Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and SV Angel. Gross told Reuters that finding investors aligned with their mission is crucial for developing a secure superintelligence. **GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE** He stated, "It’s vital for us to have investors who comprehend, respect, and support our objective, which is to make a direct approach towards safe superintelligence, particularly focusing on spending the next few years on R&D for our product before launching it. "