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Kevin Okemwa

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims 'AGI' might have already "whooshed by" — with surprisingly little societal impact compared to the hype that surrounds it

SUN VALLEY, IDAHO - JULY 08: CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman speaks to members of the media as he arrives at the Sun Valley lodge for the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference on July 8, 2025 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Every year, some of the world's wealthiest and most powerful figures from the media, finance, technology, and political spheres converge at the Sun Valley Resort for the exclusive week-long conference hosted by boutique investment bank Allen & Co.

In recent years, multiple reports have suggested that OpenAI is prioritizing shiny products like AGI (artificial general intelligence) over safety practices and culture, sparking criticism and concern about its commitment to a humanity‑focused mission.

To that end, we've never received a clear definition of what AGI actually means. The term has seemingly become a buzzword thrown around by big tech corporation executives with a different meaning each time it is referenced.

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