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Can AI Be Normal and Transformative at the Same Time?

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Nov 16, 2025
A fascinating discussion unfolds around two contrasting visions for AI's future—one advocating rapid advancement and the other highlighting gradual integration within society. Despite differences, a common ground emerges on critical topics like AI's current role as a normal technology and the persistent challenges it faces. Key concerns include the need for transparency, government capacity building, and the dangers of unchecked AI development. The conversation emphasizes the importance of collaboration and aligning policy priorities to navigate the complexities of AI's impact.
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INSIGHT

Agent-Driven Fast Takeoff

  • AI 2027 predicts a rapid feedback loop where agents accelerate AI R&D into superhuman capabilities by ~2027.
  • This scenario hinges on massive compute, agentized models, and AI automating its own development.
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AI As Embedded General Purpose Tech

  • 'AI as normal technology' treats AI like electricity or the internet: transformative but embedded in institutions.
  • It emphasizes slow diffusion due to organizational, regulatory, and institutional inertia rather than pure tech limits.
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Diffusion Is Driven By Trust And Workflow

  • Both camps agree current and near-term AI will behave like a normal technology while diffusing gradually.
  • Adoption depends on firms trusting reliability and building new interfaces, workflows, and infrastructure.
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