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The journey of AI breakthroughs is remarkable. In 1996, a computer defeated the reigning chess champion, a milestone that sparked a wave of optimism and trepidation. Since then, machines have matched and exceeded human performance across a broad array of tasks—reading and translating languages, reading proteins, driving cars, and engaging in scientific discovery. The relentless march of technological advancement suggests that AI is fleetingly approaching, or already surpassing, general human intelligence.