AI Pioneer Predicts Singularity Within a Decade, Though Path Ahead Remains Unclear
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AI veteran Ben Goertzel believes the technological singularity, when AI surpasses human intelligence, is just 3-8 years away due to recent advances like Llama2 and GPT-4.
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Goertzel says developing AGI stems from humanity's drive for progress, like the shift from hunter-gatherers to agriculture, though it may not improve life.
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Military funding initially drove AI research, but now profit motivates big tech companies, though it still builds toward a greater goal.
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Elon Musk aims for an unbiased, transparent AGI with his new company xAI, seeking to understand the universe through an AI that's maximally curious.
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Goertzel says robotics is key for the singularity, but cautions that AI shouldn't just reflect today's values which will change over time.