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#219 – Toby Ord on graphs AI companies would prefer you didn't (fully) understand

80,000 Hours Podcast

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The Cost of AI Evolution

This chapter examines the transformation of AI models from 2023 to 2024, focusing on the shift from training to inference driven by the high resource demands of large models. It addresses the mixed performance of new models and the economic implications of scaling AI technologies, including potential job displacement and governance challenges. The discussion also emphasizes the anticipated cost reductions in AI deployment, highlighting the complexities of advancing model capabilities amidst increasing computational demands.

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