OpenAI Predicts Major AI Breakthroughs by 2028 and Beyond

New Delhi, Nov 9: Artificial Intelligence is set to cross a new frontier in the coming years, with OpenAI predicting that by 2028 and beyond, AI systems will begin making “more significant discoveries” across various fields.

According to the US-based AI research company, while current public perception of AI often revolves around chatbots and enhanced search tools, the technology’s true capabilities have already expanded far beyond that.

“Today, we have systems that can outperform some of the smartest humans in highly complex intellectual challenges,” the company shared in a recent update. “Although AI systems still have weaknesses, their ability to solve difficult problems shows we are much closer to creating AI researchers than most people realise.”

OpenAI highlighted a growing gap between public use cases of AI and what the technology is already capable of achieving. The company believes that AI systems capable of **discovering new knowledge—autonomously or by enhancing human productivity—**will profoundly shape the future of innovation.

In just a few years, AI has evolved from handling tasks that humans could perform in seconds to completing tasks that typically require an hour or more. OpenAI expects that soon, AI will tackle challenges that would normally take people days, weeks, or even centuries to accomplish.

At the same time, the cost of intelligence has dropped dramatically — by an estimated 40 times per year over the past few years.

The company envisions a near future where AI assists in healthcare insights, materials science, drug discovery, climate modelling, and personalised education, driving meaningful improvements to everyday life.

However, OpenAI also underscored the need for responsible and cautious development, particularly as systems move closer to superintelligence.

“The potential benefits are vast, but the risks of superintelligent systems could be catastrophic if not properly aligned,” the company noted. “No one should deploy such systems without robust alignment and control mechanisms in place.”

The organisation emphasised that continued research into AI safety and alignment will be essential to guide global decision-making — including whether to slow development to ensure safety as AI progresses toward self-improving capabilities.