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When AI Becomes Conscious
In my book Super AI, I explained the imminent rise of artificial intelligence that could match or even surpass human capabilities. This groundbreaking shift, which I predicted, is now coming into focus, and the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is closer than ever. As I outlined, AGI has the potential to transform every aspect of society from economic structures to global power dynamics. Yet, this transformation will not be equally felt, with those controlling AGI technology standing to benefit the most.
The Era of Conscious AI
In Super AI, I painted a picture of a world where machines can perform any intellectual task a human can what we call AGI. With AGI on the horizon, society is on the brink of massive change. I explored how the introduction of such advanced AI could lead to greater economic inequalities, as automation replaces traditional jobs. These shifts would leave behind a growing divide between those who harness AGI and those displaced by it. This is exactly the concern Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, expressed in a recent statement, reinforcing the warning that the benefits of AGI won’t be shared equally. “OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wrote in a lengthy blog post that AGI will be available to everyone within the next decade — but its arrival will likely bring major disruption to society and the economy.” (source: Independent UK)
