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AGI and Institutional Disruption: Sam Hammond in Conversation with FLI’s Gus Docker

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Dec 30, 2023
Samuel Hammond, a senior economist at the Foundation for American Innovation, discusses the transformative potential of AGI on economies and institutions. He explores the likely paths to AGI and the critical differences between viewing AI in isolation versus as part of a dynamic system. Hammond also advocates for a robust megaproject for AI safety, drawing parallels with historical projects. Additionally, he highlights the implications of AI on governance, market dynamics, and societal structures, urging for a reassessment of existing frameworks in light of rapid technological advancement.
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AGI Timeline

  • Samuel Hammond believes AGI is possible this decade due to AI's training on human data.
  • AI indirectly emulates human intelligence by reproducing human tasks and outputs.
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Emulating Human Intelligence

  • AI models, trained on human data, can achieve human-level competence.
  • Debating AGI's definition becomes less important than its ability to perform human tasks.
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AI Progress Prediction

  • Increased investment and talent in AI research suggest significant advancements are coming.
  • Focusing too much on current literature can obscure the bigger picture of AI progress.
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