The future is closer than we think…

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is no stranger to bold visions—but his latest blog post might be his most provocative yet. According to Altman, we’re nearing a technological inflection point: the creation of superintelligence, or AI systems smarter than humans in many ways.

Let’s unpack what he sees coming.

Superintelligence Is Almost Here

Altman claims OpenAI has already built systems “smarter than people in many ways.” He believes the 2030s will mark the era when artificial superintelligence reshapes society. Think big scientific breakthroughs, robot-powered infrastructure, and—most critically—AI that can research and build better versions of itself.

AI Will Get Cheaper, Smarter, and Ubiquitous

One of the most striking forecasts? AI will become dramatically more affordable. As AI systems improve, they’ll start building their own computing environments. Imagine humanoid robots assembling data centers, mining minerals, and manufacturing more robots—creating a self-sustaining loop of progress.

Altman predicts that as data center production becomes automated, “the cost of intelligence should eventually converge to near the cost of electricity.”

Translation: AI will be everywhere.

Job Losses? Yes. But New Opportunities Too

Altman doesn’t sugarcoat it: “whole classes of jobs” will disappear. Companies like Duolingo, Salesforce, and Klarna have already downsized after adopting AI tools. But he’s optimistic that society will adapt—possibly with bold policies like universal basic income, funded and safeguarded through tools like his identity-verifying Orb system.

Brain-Computer Interfaces & Mars?

Altman ends on a serious note, naming two must-solve challenges:

1. Alignment – ensuring AI systems work in humanity’s long-term interests.

2. Access – making sure superintelligence isn’t controlled by a handful of powerful players.

He urges the world to define broad norms around AI use, before it's too late. "The sooner the world can start a conversation about what these broad bounds are and how we define collective alignment, the better,” he writes.

We are all curious of how these predictions will materialise. Stay tuned—we’ll be tracking them closely and keeping you up to date.

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