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The Future of AI and the Quest for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
David Shapiro provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments and philosophical debates surrounding the pursuit of AGI, the concept of increasingly powerful AI models, and the broader implications for humanity.
Predictions of Exponential Growth in AI Power
Shapiro opens by referencing a striking prediction from NVIDIA, which estimates that within the next ten years, AI models could become a million times more powerful than today's models—a leap comparable to GPT-scale models multiplied vastly. This sets the stage for a discussion on the rapid pace of AI development and the potential for unprecedented capabilities.