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Much like the Renaissance and subsequent industrial revolutions, these changes will be chaotic and fraught with challenges. History has shown that significant progress emerges from chaos; the early Renaissance was marked by turmoil, but it laid the foundation for centuries of growth. The same applies today: the uncertainty and disruption are part of a process that will redefine civilization.
Shapiro underscores that the ongoing explosive growth in AI capabilities occurs on an unprecedented scale, with rapid improvements over months rather than decades. Advancements are continuous, with each leap forward creating new generations of AI, pushing society into uncharted territory. The hardware underpinning AI is also improving, fueling further breakthroughs.