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Scale Was All We Needed, At First

1 HN point • 10 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Data security Ethics Computer Science Innovation
  1. Speculative fiction vignette explores a possible path to AGI by January 2025, highlighting the role of scale in AI advancements.
  2. The story reveals how advancements in transformers and fine-tuning algorithms led to the rapid progress in AI, ultimately culminating in the creation of a powerful AGI model.
  3. Security concerns, alignment challenges, and the potential societal impacts of powerful AI systems are portrayed, emphasizing the need for caution and preparedness in the face of advanced technology.