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Are We in the Singularity?

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared that artificial intelligence has entered 'the singularity,' a claim echoed by a mathematician who spent 20 years on an unsolved problem that AI solved in one attempt. The statement, made on 13 Aug 2026, raises questions about whether the milestone is genuine or a marketing tactic.

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Are We in the Singularity?
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Are We in the Singularity?

NewsFeed Sam Altman just said AI has entered “the singularity.” A mathematician who spent 20 years on an unsolved problem said the same thing after AI cracked it in one shot. So is it real, or is it marketing?

Published On 13 Aug 2026

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