Many people have different views on the future of AI; some believe it will change a lot soon, while others think it won't become much smarter. It's suggested that rather than getting smarter, AI will just get cheaper and faster.
There's a concern that large language models (LLMs) might not be improving in reasoning skills as expected. They have become more affordable over time, but that doesn't necessarily mean they are getting better at complex tasks.
The Chinese Room Argument highlights that AI can follow instructions without understanding. Even if AI tools become faster, they might still lack the creativity to generate unique ideas, but they can still help with routine tasks.