Dwarkesh Podcast Ilya Sutskever (OpenAI Chief Scientist) - Building AGI, Alignment, Future Models, Spies, Microsoft, Taiwan, & Enlightenment
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Mar 27, 2023 
Ilya Sutskever, Co-founder and Chief Scientist of OpenAI, discusses the race to achieve artificial general intelligence (AGI). He delves into the challenges of aligning AI with human values and potential future innovations beyond generative models. Ilya highlights the looming threats of AI misuse and espionage, while emphasizing the significance of understanding neural networks. He also explores collaborations with Microsoft, the economic impact of AI, and the essential role of perseverance in advancing deep learning research.
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Secret to Success
- Ilya Sutskever attributes his success to hard work and dedication.
- He believes that giving his all has been the key to his achievements thus far.
Illicit Use of AI
- Foreign governments may be using or will likely use open-source AI models for illicit purposes like propaganda.
- Large-scale tracking of such misuse is technically possible with a dedicated operation, according to Sutskever.
AI's Economic Window
- The economic value of AI will grow exponentially before reaching AGI.
- The current pre-AGI window of economic opportunity will last multiple years, potentially feeling shorter in hindsight due to rapid growth.