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Artificial general intelligence: an enabler or a destroyer
Economic Times
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1y ago
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The article from Economic Times discusses artificial general intelligence (AGI) and its potential impact on humanity. AGI refers to software that possesses the cognitive abilities of humans and can perform any task a human can. It is seen as a more ambitious goal compared to generative AI, which simply generates new data based on patterns. There are concerns about AGI systems surpassing human control and not aligning with human values, potentially leading to existential risks. OpenAI's recent developments in AGI have sparked debates about its implications for society.
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‘Consumers’ love and respect must prevail over numbers’
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Piyush Pandey, the chairman of Ogilvy India, will transition into an advisory role from 1 January. He discusses his journey in the Indian advertising industry and expresses enthusiasm for his new role, which will focus on areas like artificial intelligence and mentoring young talent. Pandey believes that technology should be used as an enabler, not a generator of ideas. He also criticizes six-second ads, emphasizing the importance of consumer love and respect over mere numbers.
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Europe was set to lead the world on AI regulation. But can leaders reach a deal?
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Europe's efforts to implement comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) rules may be at risk due to the rise of generative AI systems. The EU's Artificial Intelligence Act, a pioneering rulebook, is facing challenges as negotiators struggle to regulate generative AI. The legislation aims to address concerns over AI-powered facial recognition and surveillance systems, but disagreements regarding foundation models, powerful AI systems that underpin general purpose AI services, remain. Without a deal, the legislation could face delays or a change in direction as new leaders take office.
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OpenAI’s Unreleased AGI Paper Could Complicate Microsoft Negotiations
Wired
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2m ago
Medial
OpenAI's unreleased "Five Levels of General AI Capabilities" paper complicates its partnership with Microsoft due to a contract clause on artificial general intelligence (AGI). If OpenAI declares AGI, Microsoft's access to future technologies would be limited, leading to potential renegotiations or termination of the $13 billion partnership. The paper's classification of AI stages might influence OpenAI's AGI declaration, which both sides perceive differently, affecting the negotiation dynamics and OpenAI's strategic leverage.
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AI versus the brain and the race for general intelligence
Arstechnica
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6m ago
Medial
The article examines the contrasts between artificial intelligence (AI) and the human brain in the pursuit of general intelligence. While AI systems have achieved notable feats, they differ significantly from the brain in structure and functionality. Brains display immense generalizability, modularity, and efficiency while constantly learning, unlike specialized AI systems that require substantial training resources. The article highlights the unresolved nature of defining artificial general intelligence (AGI) and suggests that understanding biological intelligence may be crucial for future AI developments.
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GPT-5 is coming, but can OpenAI retain its edge?
Livemint
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1m ago
Medial
OpenAI is set to launch GPT-5, with CEO Sam Altman claiming current AI models are already close to Artificial General Intelligence and are generating significant economic value. The success of GPT-5, either as a groundbreaking innovation or an incremental upgrade, will crucially impact OpenAI's position in the competitive AI landscape, especially with emerging legal challenges and competition from Chinese tech rivals. This development is crucial in determining OpenAI's future in AI advancement.
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Expect more tech adoption, strategic partnerships in 2025: NASSCOM Chairperson
YourStory
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9m ago
Medial
The year 2025 is expected to bring increased technology adoption and strategic partnerships as businesses strive to stay relevant in a changing world, according to NASSCOM Chairperson Sindhu Gangadharan. She emphasized the need to view artificial intelligence (AI) as an enabler rather than a threat to jobs, highlighting its potential to amplify skills and boost productivity. Gangadharan stressed the importance of strong partnerships in driving significant changes and meeting challenges. Furthermore, she discussed the growth of AI in India and SAP's plans to invest and hire more talent in the country.
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Sandeep Nailwal’s New Venture Sentient Raises $85 Mn To Take On OpenAI, Llama
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Blockchain startup Sentient Labs, co-founded by Sandeep Nailwal of Polygon, has secured $85 million in seed funding to develop an open-source decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) and artificial general intelligence (AGI) platform. Operating on the Polygon CDK chain, Sentient Labs aims to create a transparent and fair AI ecosystem powered by blockchain technology. The startup plans to launch its testnet in two months and is focused on an open, monetizable, and loyal (OML) model that rewards community contributions, while emphasizing transparency, fairness, and decentralization.
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Elon Musk says ‘AI will be smarter than any single human by next year’
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Billionaire Elon Musk predicts that artificial intelligence (AI) will surpass human intelligence by next year and will be smarter than all humans combined by 2029. The concept of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), which refers to AI systems that can perform any task as well as or better than humans, is a topic of debate among tech leaders. While some, like Yann LeCun of Meta, believe current AI models are limited and not on a path towards AGI, others, like Sam Altman of OpenAI, see the potential benefits of AGI for humanity. Sundar Pichai of Google emphasizes the importance of the capabilities and potential impact of AI systems, regardless of whether they reach AGI status.
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Paytm eyes India-scale AI system; fintech investing to build new software stack
Livemint
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2y ago
Medial
Paytm's parent company, One97 Communications, is investing in artificial intelligence (AI) to develop an artificial general intelligence software stack. In its annual report, the company emphasized its AI ambitions and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma's letter to shareholders highlighted their pioneering role in Indian mobile payments and plans for small mobile credit with high credit quality. Paytm's Q1FY24 results showed a narrowed net loss of ₹357 crore YoY, with 39.4% growth in revenue to ₹2,341 crore and a 167% YoY growth in its credit distribution business.
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OpenAI's chaos has both hastened the arms race to AI dominance and opened the door to competitors
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI's recent turmoil, including the unexpected firing and subsequent reinstatement of CEO Sam Altman, has raised questions about the safety and ethics of artificial intelligence. The company's rapid development and potential valuation of $90 billion have raised concerns about the consolidation of power in the AI industry. The events may accelerate an arms race among competitors vying for artificial general intelligence, with concerns about control and concentration of power in the hands of a few. However, the upheaval may also present opportunities for other players to emerge and for creative solutions to be explored.
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