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Despite the optimism surrounding AI's capabilities, Shapiro cautions against complacency. A critical aspect of his argument centers on the real-world constraints that superintelligence will encounter. He discusses parallels with monumental projects like the Large Hadron Collider and the James Webb Telescope, emphasizing that while human intelligence drove these innovations, they were hindered by physical limitations, resource allocation, and time.
These constraints fall into several distinct categories:
- Resource Constraints: The infrastructure needed to support AI, including energy consumption and the access to raw materials, poses significant limitations. Even under renewable energy solutions, scalability remains a daunting challenge.