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This week proves that AI progress is not slowing down. According to Demis Hassabis, cofounder of DeepMind and now Google’s AI czar, AI is advancing three to four times faster than previous revolutions like the internet and mobile. Google search VP Liz Reid acknowledges the challenge of keeping up with the rapid pace of change in AI technology. The consensus in the tech world is that AI is the biggest thing since the internet, if not bigger. Companies like Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Apple are all investing heavily in AI to stay competitive and drive innovation.
While skeptics may doubt the impact of AI and attribute it to profit motives, the demonstrations of AI capabilities are persuasive. The AI revolution will undoubtedly change our lives for better or worse, much like how smartphones have become an essential part of daily life. We are only scratching the surface of what AI can achieve.
Time Travel
Reflecting on past predictions, the evolution of the internet serves as a reminder of how transformative technology can be. In 1995, the internet experienced exponential growth, revolutionizing communication and connectivity for the masses. The impact of the internet goes beyond just economics or technology; it fundamentally changed how we interact with the world.