Hoffman Optimistic About 'Blitzscaling' AI Despite Flaws, Bets on Quick Solutions

Reid Hoffman backed "blitzscaling" AI in an interview with Time. "Blitzscaling" refers to lightning-fast business growth.
Hoffman is optimistic about AI, unlike other leaders who want to pause AI development. He says AI can help with climate change, pandemics, and education access.
Hoffman believes any AI flaws like "hallucinations" are solvable very quickly. He would bet flaws can reach "human-expert rate" within months.
Hoffman has invested in many AI companies through Greylock Partners. He was an early OpenAI investor and did not sign the AI slowdown letter.
On instilling values in AI, Hoffman says tech companies must articulate their values and be accountable, in partnership with customers.

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LinkedIn Rolls Out New AI Features for Learning, Hiring, Marketing and Sales

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