OpenAI Reconsiders the Importance of AGI Today.
In the latest episode of The Vergecast, the imminent arrival of superintelligence, the resurgence of cable television, and the significant growth of Bitcoin are discussed.
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has been asserting for years that artificial general intelligence (AGI) would mark a significant milestone in the evolution of society, comparable to a singularity. However, during his participation in the recent New York Times DealBook Summit, Altman drastically changed his perspective, suggesting that while AGI is approaching rapidly, its arrival will not be as groundbreaking as previously anticipated.
In an unexpected twist, this week, OpenAI also launched a campaign called "12 Days of Shipmas," introducing a new monthly subscription of $200 for its latest model. This move indicates that while expectations are lowering, prices are rising in the artificial intelligence industry, suggesting we are in a peculiar time in this technological race.
In a recent episode of a popular podcast, this shift in Altman's focus and the new subscription initiative were discussed. Also mentioned were statements from Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, about the new Gemini model, as well as the launch of models by Amazon, despite ongoing issues with these systems.
Before delving into the topic of artificial intelligence, the growing phenomenon of "cable-ification" in the streaming world was discussed, referencing the recent integration of ESPN into Disney Plus and the launch of permanent channels by Max to offer HBO content, reminiscent of cable TV.
In the final part of the episode, various current issues were addressed, including bitcoin, AI browsers, the fediverse, Intel, and Spotify Wrapped, demonstrating that even in December, there is significant activity in the tech realm.