OpenAI says it hit its "automated research intern" goal, its researchers now use 3.1 agent-workdays per human workday, and top users spend $7,000+/day on tokens (OpenAI)

OpenAI has achieved its "automated research intern" goal, with its researchers now utilizing 3.1 agent-workdays for every human workday. Additionally, top users of OpenAI's services are reportedly spending over $7,000 per day on tokens. This development highlights the increasing integration of AI in research and the significant financial investment by its most active users.

This report uniquely quantifies the impact of AI agents on research productivity, showing a 3.1 agent-workday per human workday ratio, unlike previous qualitative assessments.