Sam Altman’s ChatGPT promises to transform the global economy. But it also poses an enormous threat. Here, a scientist who appeared with Altman before the US Senate on AI safety flags up the danger in AI – and in Altman himself
The article seems to be based on a number of flawed premises.
Firstly, that chatgpt is the only LLM. It’s not, and better, stronger, cheaper alternatives are likely to emerge.
Secondly, that LLMs are a step on the way to AGI. Like any minute now they’re going to evolve. They’re not, they’re a one trick pony which is making coherent sentences. That’s it.
Exactly. And that’s why we’re in a bubble. Once the execs are finally convinced by their tech people that LLMs aren’t some kind of magic bullet, we’ll see a pretty big correction. As an investor, I’m not exactly looking forward to that, but as someone who works in tech, I’m honestly not worried about my job.
The article seems to be based on a number of flawed premises.
Firstly, that chatgpt is the only LLM. It’s not, and better, stronger, cheaper alternatives are likely to emerge.
Secondly, that LLMs are a step on the way to AGI. Like any minute now they’re going to evolve. They’re not, they’re a one trick pony which is making coherent sentences. That’s it.
Exactly. And that’s why we’re in a bubble. Once the execs are finally convinced by their tech people that LLMs aren’t some kind of magic bullet, we’ll see a pretty big correction. As an investor, I’m not exactly looking forward to that, but as someone who works in tech, I’m honestly not worried about my job.