Manifold AI Global Odyssey: REAL Situational Awareness — #63
Jul 4, 2024
Discussion on AI in various tech hubs, challenges in scaling AI models, global perspectives on AI in Singapore and Manila, development of advanced AI for smart TVs, impact of AI on human jobs, debates on AI safety at Manifest festival, parallels between AGI development and critical historical events, future predictions of AI surpassing human capabilities in the next few decades
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AI Bubble in the Bay Area
- A substantial AI bubble is forming in the Bay Area, encompassing both hype and high valuations.
- Real economic impact from language models remains minimal, despite excitement.
Scaling Laws and AGI
- An all-out race exists between major AI companies, focused on scaling laws.
- There's significant uncertainty if scaling will continue at the current pace.
Partnership with Teleperformance
- Steve Hsu visited Singapore to meet with Teleperformance, a large customer support outsourcing company.
- SuperFocus partnered with Teleperformance, opening AI labs in Seoul, Tokyo, and Shanghai.