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AI Startup Founders Debate the Creation of Artificial General Intelligence
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11/22/23
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I believe AGI will be created in our lifetime, but not within the next 10 to 20 years.
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The definition of AGI is crucial; it refers to high-level machine intelligence that can perform any task a human can do at least as well as the best human.
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I think AGI will likely emerge in a decade or two, but some believe it could happen in four to five years, around 2035.
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The idea that an autonomous agent with thoughts and beliefs exists within a foundation model is misleading; I think that's not true.
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AI currently lacks consciousness and is primarily focused on predicting the next token in language modeling, which is a simplistic objective.
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Understanding AGI is challenging because we don't fully comprehend human intelligence or how it works.
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AGI might already be present today in some form, as current tools can be assembled to solve complex problems, even if they aren't complete general intelligence.
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I previously thought GPT-3 was AGI, and I believe we are already close to achieving it, but it's a gradual process.
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I can't provide a specific timeline for AGI, but I estimate we are several research breakthroughs away from it becoming a reality.
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The future of AGI is uncertain, and we may be approaching a world that none of us can fully envision.
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If AGI truly existed, it's likely much further away than many believe. While tools like GPT-4 feel human-like, they are not genuinely intelligent and primarily connect images to data.
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Current AI, including models like GPT-4, does not exhibit true intelligence; it makes mistakes that humans wouldn't, such as confidently stating incorrect numerical comparisons.
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The future impact of AGI on society will depend on our ability to agree on core principles for its development and deployment, ensuring it benefits society while adhering to ethical boundaries.
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As we approach AGI, we will face significant moral and philosophical questions that need to be addressed, particularly regarding governance and alignment with human values.
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In a world where AGI is prevalent, it should operate based on human values and governance to help people lead more connected and fulfilling lives.
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AI has already passed the Turing test, and there will come a time when we can no longer identify tasks that humans can perform better than AI, marking a significant shift in our perception of intelligence.
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I am excited to see how AI evolves, but I won't put a timeline on when we will reach a point where AI surpasses human capabilities in all areas.