Fixable The AI revolution is underhyped | from TED Talks Daily
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Jul 7, 2025 
Join former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, a powerhouse in tech, and Bilawal Sidhu, a technologist and AI advocate, as they explore the transformative landscape of artificial intelligence. Schmidt argues that AI's potential is vastly underestimated, discussing breakthroughs in complex task automation. They delve into the ethical implications of AI advancements, the challenges of resource demands in scaling these systems, and the need for proactive regulatory frameworks. The conversation is an eye-opener about AI's future and its impact on society.
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AlphaGo’s Unseen Move
- AlphaGo played a move in the ancient game of Go that no human had ever seen before.
- This breakthrough marked the real beginning of the AI revolution, showcasing capabilities beyond human intuition.
AI Shift from Language to Planning
- AI has evolved from language generation to advanced planning and strategy.
- Systems are increasingly capable of recursive reasoning, shifting AI from chatbots to autonomous agents.
Limits of Compute and Data
- Energy consumption of AI is a major limit; massive power is needed that current infrastructure can't support.
- Future AI breakthroughs require solving data scarcity and inventing new knowledge autonomously.
