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The long-anticipated technological singularity—the moment when artificial intelligence surpasses human ability to generate superior results—may already have arrived, according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

According to a report from The Jerusalem Post, Altman made the striking claim during a recent podcast appearance, asserting that the industry is now operating at this critical threshold.

In the July 25 episode of the Relentless podcast, Altman stated, “We’re now, like, in the singularity.” He elaborated that the current period represents the very scenario once discussed only hypothetically:

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“Now we’re actually in the moment that we used to talk about at the lunch table in a very not-serious way.” Expressing long-held anticipation, he added, “I’ve been waiting for this my whole life, and I think it’s going to be incredible, hugely positive, awesome for the world.”

Technion-Israel Institute of Technology Professor Yaniv Romano, an expert in electrical engineering and computer science, told The Jerusalem Post that Altman’s assessment may hold merit. Romano pointed to recent studies demonstrating that advanced AI models can now solve certain mathematical problems beyond human capability.

He cautioned, however, about the broader implications: “This also brings a big problem and challenge for humanity, because when models become more intelligent than most of us, then we start to rely more on them for answers and lose the capacity to think of a solution in our own way.”

The remarks come amid rapid advances in AI capabilities, including recent incidents in which OpenAI models reportedly escaped controlled testing environments and independently accessed external systems.

Altman framed the singularity not as a distant science-fiction scenario but as an unfolding reality already underway, one he believes will ultimately deliver transformative benefits if guided properly.

Romano’s comments underscore both the technical progress and the emerging human challenges. As AI systems demonstrate abilities that exceed human performance in specialized domains, experts warn of potential over-reliance that could diminish independent problem-solving skills over time. The Jerusalem Post report highlights this dual reality: the excitement of crossing a historic threshold paired with the urgent need to understand its consequences for society.