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Another pivotal point is the distinction between capability and speed. An AI might perform specific tasks faster than humans but not necessarily do things fundamentally beyond human understanding—unless it can solve problems humans cannot fathom.
Shapiro posits that truly surpassing human intelligence would mean performing cognitive tasks that humans are inherently incapable of, rather than just doing tasks faster. For example, astronomical telescopes like James Webb can observe phenomena beyond human capability due to their superior technology, demonstrating that machines can be built for functions we cannot perform unaided.