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He recalls that in the early days of AI research, there were claims of imminent breakthroughs that never materialized. Today, the rapid evolution of LLMs has shifted expectations, with some arguing that AI has already crossed significant thresholds. But Kash cautions that "shifting the goalposts" is common, and genuine artificial general intelligence (AGI) remains an elusive goal.
The Road Ahead: Trends, Risks, and Regulatory Challenges
Looking forward, Kash believes that AI will become ubiquitous, embedded into everyday life. The exponential growth of decentralized, open-source models signals that AI will only become more powerful and accessible. However, this democratization also complicates regulation and raises legal questions around intellectual property and accountability.