Big Technology Podcast Sam Altman’s Reflections, NVIDIA’s Robotics Play, Zuckerberg’s Moderation
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Jan 11, 2025 
Ranjan Roy, a tech contributor for Margins, dives deep into the latest in technology. He discusses Sam Altman’s optimistic views on AGI and questions if it might arrive before GPT-5. The conversation transitions to NVIDIA’s multi-trillion dollar ambitions in robotics and the exciting innovations in AI-powered NPCs. Ethical dilemmas arise around copyright in AI training, particularly with Meta’s controversies. Lastly, Roy reflects on content moderation changes, including Zuckerberg’s latest strategies and looming TikTok bans, emphasizing the evolving social media landscape.
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Altman's AGI Claim
- Sam Altman claims OpenAI knows how to build Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).
- He suggests AGI could arrive as early as 2025, impacting the workforce.
Redefining AGI
- Altman defines AGI as AI doing skilled human jobs, a seemingly lower bar.
- He suggests even partial job replacement by AI could qualify as "AGI-ish."
AGI Before GPT-5?
- OpenAI might declare AGI before GPT-5's release, possibly due to GPT-5's incremental improvements.
- This might be a strategic move to maintain hype and secure funding.