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#419 – Sam Altman: OpenAI, GPT-5, Sora, Board Saga, Elon Musk, Ilya, Power & AGI

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Global Economy and AGI Impact

The global economy has not felt significantly different since the launch of advanced AI systems like GPT-4, suggesting that while these tools may enhance productivity, they are not transformative on a macroeconomic scale. The definition of AGI varies among individuals, but a key characteristic should be its ability to drastically accelerate scientific discovery. Such advancements are crucial because true economic growth is largely driven by progress in scientific and technological fields. Therefore, the promise of AGI lies in its potential to catalyze innovation and thereby contribute to substantial economic development.

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