Here’s how OpenAI will determine how powerful its AI systems are
What is OpenAI's internal scale for tracking AI progress?
OpenAI's internal scale for tracking AI progress consists of five levels, ranging from Level 1, which includes AI with conversational language abilities like ChatGPT, to Level 5, representing AI capable of performing work equivalent to entire organizations of people. The company is currently nearing Level 2, defined as a system that can solve basic problems at the level of a person with a PhD.
How does OpenAI define Level 2 on its AI scale?
Level 2 on OpenAI's AI scale is defined as a system that can solve basic problems at the level of a person with a PhD. This level represents a significant step toward achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI), which OpenAI describes as "a highly autonomous system surpassing humans in most economically valuable tasks2."
What capabilities does a Level 3 AI possess?
A Level 3 AI, according to OpenAI's internal scale, is capable of taking actions on a user's behalf. This suggests that it can perform tasks autonomously, likely based on user-defined preferences or broader objectives. The specific tasks or the extent of autonomy are not explicitly defined, but it implies a significant step forward in AI capabilities compared to Level 1 chatbots and Level 2 systems that can solve basic problems at the level of a person with a PhD.