OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has announced that the company aims to achieve Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) within the next five years. During a recent Reddit AMA, Altman discussed the potential impact of AGI on society, suggesting it may be less dramatic than many anticipate.
Altman highlighted that significant resources, estimated at around $7 trillion, along with the establishment of semiconductor plants and data centers, are essential to reach this goal. He noted the rapid advancements in technology, stating, "The pace of progress is like totally crazy," and emphasized the ongoing discoveries in AI and related fields.
While many view AGI as a revolutionary force, Altman described its integration into daily life as gradual, projecting a nuanced impact rather than a sudden shift. He remarked, "surprising little" will change in the immediate future, although he acknowledged that long-term effects will be more pronounced.