Could LLMs Be The Route To Superintelligence? — With Mustafa Suleyman

In this episode of Big Technology Podcast, Alex Kantrowitz interviews Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, about Microsoft's push for "humanist superintelligence." Suleyman defines superintelligence as achieving superhuman performance in various fields like medicine and law, emphasizing the importance of keeping humans in control and aligning AI with human interests. They discuss the viability of LLMs, the need for general intelligence in superintelligence, and the potential for recursively self-improving AI models. Suleyman addresses concerns about data limitations and power constraints, expressing optimism about ongoing progress in AI development. He also explains Microsoft's strategy shift towards building its own AI models, driven by the need for self-sufficiency and the potential for commoditization in the AI market. The conversation touches on the emergence of AI companions with personalized personalities and the philosophical implications of AI on human relationships.