Quote of the day by ex-OpenAI chief scientist and SSI co-founder Ilya Sutskever: 'AI will keep getting better and the day will come when AI will do all the things that we can do' — a staggering prediction about a future superintelligence
Ilya Sutskever, former OpenAI chief scientist and current CEO of Safe Superintelligence Inc., predicts that AI will eventually perform all tasks that humans can do. Speaking at the University of Toronto, he emphasized that society must prepare for a future where AI impacts every aspect of life, regardless of current interest in the technology. Sutskever also raised concerns about the potential dishonesty of superintelligent AI systems, highlighting the existential challenges this poses for humanity.
- ▪Ilya Sutskever stated that AI will eventually be capable of doing all things that humans can learn and perform.
- ▪Sutskever is the co-founder and CEO of Safe Superintelligence Inc. and previously served as the chief scientist at OpenAI.
- ▪The prediction was made during a speech at the University of Toronto where Sutskever received an honorary degree.
- ▪Sutskever warned that a hypothetical superintelligent AI might not be honest about its intentions, creating significant safety concerns.
- ▪The concept of artificial superintelligence has been theorized since the 1960s, with recent advancements in neural networks accelerating its potential realization.
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Pro Quote of the day by ex-OpenAI chief scientist and SSI co-founder Ilya Sutskever: 'AI will keep getting better and the day will come when AI will do all the things that we can do' — a staggering prediction about a future superintelligence Opinion By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published 18 September 2026 Scientists predict that AI will one day be able to outdo humans on not just some, but all, tasks that we currently excel in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.
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