Thinkers & Ideas The Coming Wave with Mustafa Suleyman
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Sep 5, 2023 
Mustafa Suleyman, a renowned thought leader on AI and synthetic biology, discusses the threats and opportunities posed by these technologies, the competitive advantage they confer, potential regulatory interventions, and his motivations for writing the book.
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Unique Dangers of AI and Synthetic Biology
- AI and synthetic biology have unique characteristics like asymmetric impact and hyper-evolution.
- These make them potentially more dangerous than previous technologies.
Modern Turing Test
- The Modern Turing Test assesses an AI's real-world impact, not just its ability to mimic human language.
- Suleyman predicts AIs will soon perform complex tasks like making a million dollars through autonomous actions.
Superstar Companies and Stifled Competition
- Suleyman warns of "superstar companies" consolidating power due to AI.
- This could stifle competition, which he sees as the primary driver of progress.