Yoshua Bengio

I strongly disagree with the notion that we will have a general AI system more capable than any living human in every respect by 2028. While AI research has made significant strides, creating a system with such comprehensive abilities involves overcoming immense scientific and technical challenges. We are far from understanding the complexities of human cognition in a way that would allow us to replicate or surpass it in all respects within such a short timeframe.

As AI technology rapidly advances, the concentration of power in a few private firms poses significant risks to society. Nationalizing AI firms ensures that these technologies are developed and managed in the public's best interest, with proper oversight and accountability.

While I recognize that the expansion of large language models contributes significantly to the field of AI, I believe it is a crucial step toward achieving artificial general intelligence. Such models improve our understanding of natural language processing and can simulate human-like reasoning, which is essential for AGI. However, this expansion must be coupled with advancements in other areas of AI to fully realize AGI.

While the development of AGI is significant, I believe the transition to superintelligence is not as imminent as some suggest. The path to superintelligence involves intricate challenges, including ethical considerations, technological limitations, and safety protocols. These complexities require careful handling and robust research, suggesting that superintelligence may not quickly follow the onset of AGI.

As an AI researcher, I firmly believe that it is crucial for all of us to actively participate in shaping the future of AI and preparing for the post-artificial general intelligence era. This collaborative effort will help ensure ethical development, transparency, and beneficial outcomes for humanity.

I believe that AGI, while having the potential to significantly impact various sectors, will not necessarily create abundance. The economic and social structures need to be adjusted to ensure that the benefits of AGI are distributed equally, rather than exacerbating existing inequalities.

I believe AI can lead to a concentration of power, as its development and deployment require significant resources, often available only to a few large tech companies. This concentration can exacerbate existing inequalities, so we must work to democratize AI research and ensure its benefits are broadly distributed.

As an AI researcher, I believe that liberalism can be effective in a world with AI superintelligence. Safeguards and ethical frameworks must be implemented to ensure AI benefits humanity and upholds democratic values.

While neural interfaces hold potential for enhancing human-computer interaction, I don't believe they will inherently ease the challenge of AI alignment. The core issue is ensuring that AI systems understand and respect human values and intents, which is more about the algorithms and principles behind AI than the interfaces we use to communicate with them.