Part 19/19:
Industry is pushing AI forward rapidly—more than enough to alter society profoundly — long before reaching "true" AGI.
Hardware and algorithmic improvements suggest exponential, possibly hyperbolic, growth; predictions of the singularity's timing vary but point to a near-term acceleration.
Human overpopulation and planetary constraints pose existential challenges that amplify the urgency of managing AI's development responsibly.
In 2023, we find ourselves at a pivotal juncture—exponential growth in AI capabilities is already reshaping our world, demanding collective awareness, wise governance, and an engaged citizenry to steer toward a desirable future.