OpenAI reached its goal of developing an automated research intern by September 2026. These AI agents perform supervised research tasks that typically require several days of human effort.
The company’s research division utilized 3.1 AI agent-workdays for every human workday as of mid-August. Researchers in the top 10% of the company now spend over $7,000 daily on tokens.
OpenAI now aims to develop a fully automated AI researcher by March 2028. This initiative intends to accelerate the overall pace of AI progress.