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04 Nov 2024
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The Best Way to Achieve AGI Is to Invent It

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In this episode of the A16z AI Podcast, Martin Casado speaks with Pedro Domingos, a leading figure in machine learning research. Domingos shares his perspective that while AI research is making remarkable progress, particularly in large language models and scaling laws, it is merely a "sprint to a local optimum" and falls short of achieving true Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). He argues that we need groundbreaking new ideas rather than just scaling up existing models, emphasizing the importance of embodiment and a variety of research methods. Although he recognizes the significant advancements being made, Domingos advocates for a more comprehensive and less data-driven approach to reach AGI, suggesting that the current heavy investments in AI data centers might be misguided. He expresses cautious optimism about the future of AI, anticipating notable advancements in the next few years while warning against excessive hype in the field.
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