Evolution of AI Benchmarks and Performance

Exploring the evolution of benchmarking AI systems and the surpassing of human capabilities in various tasks, this chapter emphasizes the need for broader perspectives in benchmarking, considering real-world applications and human preferences. Discussions on the importance of benchmarks in AI, challenges in comprehensive benchmark suites capturing human-like tasks, and the shift towards profiling in-depth research and human evaluations alongside technical performance showcase the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.