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Is AI Taking Over the World Too Fast?
Mustafa Suleyman, the co-founder of DeepMind, Google’s AI division, and now CEO of Inflection AI, predicts that artificial intelligence (AI) will be capable of creating and running its own businesses within the next five years. Speaking at a panel on AI during the 2024 World Economic Forum, Suleyman outlined his vision for AI’s future role in entrepreneurship and innovation.
When asked about the timeline for AI to pass an exam akin to the Turing test, which would indicate advanced human-like capabilities known as artificial general intelligence (AGI), Suleyman proposed that the modern version of the test would involve evaluating whether AI can act as an entrepreneur, mini-project manager, and inventor capable of marketing, manufacturing, and selling a product for profit.
Suleyman expressed confidence that these business-savvy AI capabilities will be widely available, potentially even in open-source form, within the next five years, fundamentally changing the economy. He emphasized AI’s potential to boost productivity and creativity, predicting that AI assistants will become commonplace, intimately knowing personal information and helping with daily tasks.
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While acknowledging the unclear nature of the term “intelligence” in the context of AI, Suleyman urged researchers to focus on AI’s real-world capabilities, such as its ability to interact with humans and organize tasks effectively. He suggested a shift away from purely engineering-focused definitions of AI toward a more practical understanding of its capabilities.
Mustafa Suleyman’s insights into the future of AI reflect his ongoing contributions to the field, where tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT are gaining prominence. His vision for AI’s societal impact and its potential as a labor-replacing tool underscores the evolving landscape of technology and its implications for various industries.
