Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly, transforming sectors such as healthcare, science, and education for the future, while raising challenges about its impact on society. As generative AI, such as GPT-4, becomes more common, experts debate its potential and the risks involved.
Sam Altman’s View: AI Beyond Q&A
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, posits that the future of AI will be “Artificial General Intelligence” (AGI) capable of performing human cognitive tasks more efficiently. At OpenAI Dev Day, he mentioned the OpenAI o1 model, which will be launched in 2025. This model seeks to go beyond answering questions, with autonomous reasoning capabilities and more complex tasks without constant human intervention.
Altman stressed that a “Level 3” AI, which can act proactively and autonomously, could revolutionize industries such as healthcare and education. However, he also warned against the danger of AI models being so advanced that they become misleading tools for users.
Mustafa Suleyman: AI´s Future in Action Beyond Language
Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind and current head of AI at Microsoft, proposes a “modern Turing test” to evaluate AI. Unlike the original model, which measured the ability to replicate human language, the new test examines what an AI can do in the real world.
Suleyman believes that AI will be able to generate concrete effects in areas such as the economy and industry with minimal human intervention. However, this also poses risks in terms of automation and job displacement. “Able Artificial Intelligence” or ACI, as Suleyman calls it, could radically transform the labor market.
Sundar Pichai’s Approach: Inclusion and Sustainability
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, envisions a future where AI is accessible to all, helping to bridge the digital divide. Speaking at the 79th UN General Assembly, he stressed that AI should be inclusive and should boost advances in science, such as research into new medicines and the prevention of climate disasters. According to Pichai, the challenge lies in managing the risks of this technology while harnessing its global benefits.
Elon Musk’s forecast: a Threat and an Opportunity
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, sees AI as a dual threat: on the one hand, it can enhance human capabilities, but on the other, it also represents an “existential threat” if not properly managed. Musk warns about the potential risks of AI, but also predicts a future where AI could surpass human cognitive capabilities, completely transforming the global economy.
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