I've been playing around with AI reasoning models for a while now (2 years), and I can't help but feel a bit confused. Are we really still pursuiting/ debating the fuzzy idea of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)? Current AI models are already taking care of so many everyday thinking tasks.
It seems like making AI act more and more human is just a matter of time and fine-tuning. The technology is already there (quantum computing combined with AI could be a huge game-changer, but let's save that for another time).
My main worry is that as these reasoning models get better, the rich will get richer and the gap between the haves and have-nots will widen. Most people don't know how to ask these models advanced questions. If you don't have a strong drive to learn, create, or invent, you're like someone holding a steak knife but not knowing what to do with it.
On the other hand, people who are already knowledgeable can use these models to explore new ideas and break down barriers between different fields. Innovation often comes from connecting two seemingly unrelated things. So, if AI can help us cross these boundaries faster, innovation will speed up. Top scientists will become even better, and top innovators will become even more innovative.
This makes me think of a dystopian future where:
* The powerful use AI to grab all the world's resources.
* Ordinary people, who are left behind and can't keep up, get stuck in low-paying jobs.
* Desperate for a better life, they might consider risky brain implants that connect them to AI, hoping for a miracle.
In a future where innovation was paramount, society was a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape. Technological advancements were no longer mere conveniences but necessities, driving progress at an unprecedented pace. Cities were hubs of creativity, where towering structures housed cutting-edge research facilities and innovative startups.
The workforce was transformed, with individuals constantly upskilling to keep pace with the rapid changes. Traditional jobs were replaced by roles that demanded adaptability and problem-solving skills. AI and automation handled routine tasks, freeing humans to focus on higher-level thinking and innovation.
Education systems were reimagined to foster critical thinking and creativity. Students were encouraged to explore unconventional ideas and challenge the status quo. Lifelong learning became essential, as individuals sought to stay ahead of the curve in a world of rapid technological shifts.
Ultimately, this future was one of both promise and peril. It was a world where innovation was the driving force, shaping every aspect of human existence. The choices made by individuals and societies would determine whether this future was one of utopia or dystopia.
