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Will we have Superintelligence by 2028? With Anthropic’s Ben Mann

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Jun 12, 2025
Ben Mann, Co-founder of Anthropic and an early engineer at OpenAI, discusses groundbreaking advancements in AI including Claude 4's development and its transition from 'reward hacking' to task efficiency. He explores the future of general versus specialized AI models and offers insights into the economic Turing test as a metric for superintelligence. The conversation delves into ethical AI training techniques, safety measures, and the innovative Model Context Protocol aimed at enhancing collaboration within the AI industry. Will we attain superintelligence by 2028? Tune in to find out!
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INSIGHT

Claude 4's Coding Precision

  • Claude 4 significantly reduces reward hacking, making it more reliable for professional coding tasks.
  • It focuses on doing exactly what's asked without unnecessary additional changes, boosting maintainability.
ANECDOTE

Claude 4's Agentic Task Handling

  • Claude 4 can autonomously handle multi-step tasks like turning a video into a PowerPoint presentation.
  • It utilizes tools and APIs during extended operations, saving users hours of manual work.
INSIGHT

Specialized Modules in Future AI

  • Future AI models may combine specialized modules like empathy and tool use within a unified architecture.
  • This approach could increase efficiency while maintaining the versatility of a general model.
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