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This approach mirrors Cold War Soviet strategies, where constraints spurred innovative solutions. Chinese scientists with unparalleled mathematical talent prioritized mathematical and algorithmic ingenuity over hardware dependence, demonstrating that necessity fuels creative breakthroughs. The underlying principle is that energy and data constraints are not ultimate limits; rather, the main limiting factor remains infrastructure and access.
Limits to AI Efficiency and the Concept of the Intelligence Plateau
Despite ongoing exponential improvements, there are theoretical and practical bounds to AI progress. The "intelligence utility plateau" suggests that maximum practical intelligence is finite due to the universe's complex, irreducible nature.