Posted on 12/13/2024 7:41:13 AM PST by Lazamataz
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warned of the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) and the rise of superintelligence during an appearance at the New York Times DealBook Summit last week.
He said AI might perform tasks once exclusive to humans, raising important concerns about economic changes and job displacement.
AGI represents a significant step toward achieving "superintelligence," where machines surpass human intellectual capabilities in virtually all fields.
Altman said profound economic and societal changes could start as early as next year, Variety reported.
The Economic Impact of Superintelligence
Altman candidly addressed the disruptive potential of AGI and superintelligent AI and warned of an "intense" long-term impact, including significant job losses across industries.
He likened this shift to previous technological revolutions, such as the Industrial Age and the advent of transistors, both of which fundamentally altered labor landscapes.
"Every major technological leap reshapes the economy," Altman remarked.
Superintelligence refers to AI systems surpassing the brightest human intelligence across all domains.
AI as a Tool, Not a Threat
Altman highlighted the dual nature of technological progress. While AGI and superintelligence promise groundbreaking innovations, their integration into society must be carefully managed. He stressed the importance of collaboration between policymakers, researchers, and businesses to navigate the challenges posed by economic shifts.
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I guess those who believe all of this are ‘screwed’, yes...
..... and those who DON'T believe all of this. They are equally screwed.
Machines/computers don’t buy things, or pay taxes!
The systems in place now are pathetic.
Actually the future is superstupidity.
Nope. Having seen technology emerge before, the first thing it is applied to is sex.
Screwed?
.
How So?
Seems just like a Big Info source unless it’s put “In Charge.”
No jobs.
In any field.
The latest AI agent from anthropic can order products on webpages and negotiate jobs like graphic design/website design on fivver (job task board). It’s getting wild what these agents can teach themselves to do.
I don’t know how they could threaten Jobs, he’s dead.
They don’t think, either.
WILL A I make it easier to steal a property with title/deed manipulations???
WILL it make VOTER FRAUD EASIER & MORE WIDE SPREAD???
Please, stay healthy, Kevin Bacon.
It is said AI is really good today; will be better tomorrow.
Can someone knowledgeable about this stuff post a good, new country music song generated by AI. I’m talking about a real country music song.
If AI can do that I will believe it is real.
I know Nashville hasn’t been able to do it in the past several years.
You will own nothing and be happy.
Society is going to have to really find something to do with the tens of millions of people who have no meaningful labor to contribute. That’s where we’re going. The devil makes work for idle hands, and we are going to have an incredible number of people who have been replaced by machines.
All the telework that we saw during COVID? AI can do all of that. It doesn’t have to be “smart” — it just needs to process logical rules — it can have conversations, fill out spreadsheets, and shuffle paperwork. White collar workers with college degrees are going to be surprised by what’s coming.
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