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Unreasonably Effective AI with Demis Hassabis

Google DeepMind: The Podcast

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Reflections on DeepMind's Progress and Future Challenges

DeepMind's timeline for achieving its ambitious 20-year goals appears to be on track, with significant advancements observed in the understanding and utility of AI models. Recent developments indicate that language and human feedback have provided unexpected real-world grounding, allowing for impressive performance despite imperfections in AI. Despite initial skepticism regarding certain challenges, the unexpected successes raise questions about future obstacles, such as long-term planning, agency, and stability of safeguards. Predictions regarding cures for diseases and the arrival of AGI within the decade, while seemingly optimistic, reflect a consistent track record of progress, necessitating careful consideration of which challenges may ultimately prove simpler or more complex than anticipated.

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