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AGI Is Still 30 Years Away – Ege Erdil and Tamay Besiroglu

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174 points Philpax | 2 comments | 17 Apr 25 16:42 UTC | HN request time: 0.419s | source
1. ValveFan6969 ◴[17 Apr 25 21:12 UTC] No.43722266[source]▶
I do not like those who try to play God. The future of humanity will not be determined by some tech giant in their ivory tower, no matter how high it may be. This is a battle that goes deeper than ones and zeros. It's a battle for the soul of our society. It's a battle we must win, or face the consequences of a future we cannot even imagine... and that, I fear, is truly terrifying.
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2. bigyabai ◴[17 Apr 25 21:32 UTC] No.43722457[source]▶
> The future of humanity will not be determined by some tech giant in their ivory tower

Really? Because it kinda seems like it already has been. Jony Ive designed the most iconic smartphone in the world from a position beyond reproach even when he messed up (eg. Bendgate). Google decides what your future is algorithmically, basically eschewing determinism to sell an ad or recommend a viral video. Instagram, Facebook and TikTok all have disproportionate influence over how ordinary people live their lives.

From where I'm standing, the future of humanity has already been cast by tech giants. The notion of AI taking control is almost a relief considering how illogical and obstinate human leadership can be.