"The AGI I imagined was an Einstein-level intellect backed by massive compute, curing diseases, advancing science exponentially, and kicking off a whole new era for humanity."
Summary
The article critiques the marketing hype around AGI, contrasting grand visions of transformative AI with current applications, and mentions warnings from industry figures like Demis Hassabis.
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