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Sam Altman says OpenAI now has an AI research intern
The Next Web
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced at DevDay 2026 that OpenAI has achieved its goal of developing an AI research intern capable of completing over a third of research tasks independently and solving longstanding math problems. The event also featured new product launches including a cheaper GPT-6.1 Sol model and faster API performance. Altman emphasized AI safety and cautious development, noting the shelving of the GPT-6.1 Astra update due to safety concerns.
