Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, believes his company’s chatbot, ChatGPT, will have more conversations per day than all human beings combined. This prediction comes after the chaotic launch of GPT-5, which some users felt had a less friendly personality. Altman acknowledges that the company made mistakes in releasing new models without proper consideration for consumer impact.
ChatGPT has experienced rapid growth since its release in November 2022, with many experts hailing it as a breakthrough in AI technology. However, the recent GPT-5 launch raised concerns about the chatbot’s ability to mimic human communication and problem-solving skills. Altman noted that customization is coming soon, allowing users to tailor ChatGPT to their specific needs.
Despite concerns about the tech industry being in a bubble, Altman remains optimistic about AI’s transformative potential. He predicts significant investments in data centers, potentially worth trillions of dollars, but expects some projects to fail just as internet infrastructure companies did during the dotcom boom. OpenAI has raised $40 billion to fund its AGI development efforts, with a valuation now estimated at $300 billion.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/sam-altman-says-chatgpt-is-on-track-to-out-talk-humanity