Episode 5 - Defining AGI and the road ahead

In this episode of the OpenAI Podcast, host Andrew Mayne interviews OpenAI's Chief Scientist Jakub Pachocki and Szymon Sidor about measuring AI progress and the path to achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). They discuss the limitations of current benchmarks, the importance of reasoning and general intelligence in AI, and the potential for AI to automate research and development. They also share personal anecdotes about their experiences in AI and offer advice to aspiring computer scientists, emphasizing the importance of coding skills and a belief in making a positive impact on the world. The conversation touches on surprising AI achievements, the challenges of balancing data access with security, and the future implications of AGI for society and technology.