"In her book Empire of AI, Hao outlines the rise of the controversial company. In her research, Hao spoke to OpenAI leaders, scientists and entry-level workers around the globe who are shaping the development of AI. She explores its potential for scientific discovery and its impacts on the environment, as well as the divisive quest to create a machine that can rival human smarts through artificial general intelligence (AGI)."
"How realistic is the goal of artificial general intelligence (AGI)? There is no scientific consensus around what intelligence is, so AI and AGI are inherently unmoored concepts. This is helpful for deflating the hype of Silicon Valley when they say AGI is around the corner, and it's also helpful in recognizing that the lack of predetermination around what AI is and what it should do leaves plenty of room for everyone."
OpenAI expanded into a dominant, controversial company concentrating economic and political power and deploying tactics akin to empire-building. Leadership decisions, including the role of Sam Altman, animate debates about the company's future influence over AI. The concept of artificial general intelligence (AGI) lacks scientific consensus, leaving the term unmoored and susceptible to hype. AI development involves contributions from leaders, scientists, and entry-level workers worldwide and carries potential for major scientific discoveries alongside significant environmental impacts. The accumulation of power by a few organizations raises concerns about dispossession and uneven control over technological direction.
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