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Looking further into the future, Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, predicts that within 5-6 years, AI systems may reach a point of "recursive self-improvement," where they can autonomously enhance their own intelligence. This could lead to the emergence of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) systems that exceed human capabilities across a wide range of domains, including physics, chemistry, and even the arts.
The concept of "superintelligence" – an AI system vastly more intelligent than any human – is no longer relegated to science fiction. Prominent figures like Elon Musk and Sam Altman have expressed concerns about the potential risks and societal implications of such advanced AI systems. The ability of these systems to potentially control the positioning of every atom in the world, cure diseases, and even manipulate the weather raises profound questions about humanity's readiness for this technological revolution.
The Underappreciated Potential of AI
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