TED Talks Daily The exciting, perilous journey toward AGI | Ilya Sutskever
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Nov 23, 2023 
Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and chief scientist of OpenAI, discusses the thrilling potential of artificial general intelligence (AGI) to exceed human intellect and revolutionize life as we know it. He highlights both the exciting possibilities and the considerable risks associated with AGI. Sutskever emphasizes the need for responsible management and unprecedented collaboration to ensure that AGI develops safely and beneficially, addressing how proactive measures can help mitigate challenges in various sectors, including healthcare.
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AI's Impact
- AI's rapid progress suggests computers will eventually surpass human intelligence.
- This will have a vast impact, and Ilya Sutskever believes it's crucial to consider the implications.
AI Explained
- AI is essentially digital brains within computers.
- Scientists and engineers are actively working on improving how these digital brains function.
Ilya's Journey to AI
- Ilya Sutskever's interest in AI stemmed from childhood curiosity about consciousness, a desire to understand intelligence, and the potential impact of AI.
- He believed that building intelligent computers could offer insights into human consciousness and intelligence.