Decoder with Nilay Patel The AI arms race to build digital god
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Oct 24, 2024 
In a fascinating discussion, Kylie Robison, a Senior AI reporter at The Verge, delves into the race to develop superintelligent AI. She breaks down pivotal claims from OpenAI and Anthropic’s leaders about the future of AI by 2026. The conversation uncovers the contrasting visions of progress and safety within the industry. They also explore the competitive dynamics between emerging firms and tech giants, highlighting the urgent need for trust and regulation as AI impacts decision-making in businesses and society.
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Digital God Potential
- The AI industry believes they can build an AI powerful enough to change the world and answer all our questions.
- Sam Altman predicts superintelligent AI within a few thousand days, and Dario Amodei believes it could arrive as soon as 2026.
Anthropic's Shift
- Dario Amodei and others left OpenAI due to concerns about the company's commercial direction and safety approach, forming Anthropic.
- Despite being initially known for a more cautious approach, Anthropic, like other AI companies, has joined the AI arms race, taking billions in funding and building its own chatbot.
AI Tribalism
- There's a fierce debate about AI's potential impact, with one side believing it will transform the world positively, and the other skeptical of these claims.
- Kylie Robinson suggests both sides want the betterment of humanity, disagreeing on whether AI will help or hinder that.