TL;DR:

• AI Monopoly Concerns: Terence Tao, a renowned mathematician, warns against AI being controlled by a few companies.
• AI in Elections: Tao’s analysis suggests the Venezuelan election results were likely manipulated.
• AI Potential and Risks: While AI has transformative potential, it also poses significant risks, including deepfakes and weaponization.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) are rapidly evolving fields, particularly in Asia. As these technologies advance, they bring both opportunities and challenges. In this article, we delve into the insights of Terence Tao, a Fields Medal-winning mathematician, and explore the implications of AI and AGI for the region.

The Rise of AI in Asia

AI is transforming industries across Asia, from healthcare and finance to education and entertainment. Companies and governments are investing heavily in AI research and development, aiming to harness its potential to drive economic growth and innovation. However, as AI becomes more integrated into our daily lives, concerns about its ethical implications and potential misuse are growing.

Terence Tao on AI and AGI

Terence Tao, a renowned mathematician, has been vocal about the risks and opportunities of AI. In a recent interview, Tao expressed concern about the potential for AI to be controlled by a few powerful companies.

“It’s not good for something as important as AI to be a monopoly held by one or two companies,” Tao said.

Tao believes that open-source AI models and regulation are essential to prevent such a scenario.

AI in Elections: A Case Study

Tao has also applied his mathematical expertise to analyzing election results. In the case of the Venezuelan presidential election, Tao noted that the reported results were highly unusual, with exact percentages that are statistically improbable. “If the reported results were not erroneous or manipulated, then there is only a one in 100 million chance that the observed result of having extremely round percentages would have occurred,” he explained. Tao’s analysis suggests that the results were likely manipulated, highlighting the potential for AI to be used to detect and prevent election fraud.

The Potential and Risks of AI

AI has the potential to revolutionize industries and improve our daily lives. However, it also poses significant risks. Tao noted that AI could be used to create deepfakes, which could influence elections or spread misinformation. Additionally, AI could be used to develop new weapons, raising concerns about its potential for misuse.

Deepfakes and Election Integrity

One of the most pressing concerns about AI is its potential to create deepfakes. Deepfakes are synthetic media in which a person in an existing image or video is replaced with someone else’s likeness. Tao noted that deepfakes could be used to influence elections or spread misinformation, undermining public trust in democratic institutions.

AI and Weaponization

AI could also be used to develop new weapons, raising concerns about its potential for misuse. Tao noted that while AI has the potential to transform industries and improve our daily lives, it also poses significant risks. “It’s theoretically possible [for AI to pose a threat to humanity],” he said. “It’s a very powerful technology.”

The Future of AI in Asia

As AI continues to evolve, it is essential to consider its ethical implications and potential misuse. Governments and companies must work together to develop regulations and standards that ensure AI is used responsibly. Additionally, investment in AI research and development must be balanced with efforts to address its potential risks.

Regulation and Open-Source AI

Tao believes that open-source AI models and regulation are essential to prevent AI from being controlled by a few powerful companies. “There are some open source AI models out there, although they are two or three years behind the big commercial models,” he said. “It’s not good for something as important as AI to be a monopoly controlled by one or two companies.”

Investment in AI Research and Development

Asia is at the forefront of AI research and development, with companies and governments investing heavily in the technology. However, it is essential to balance this investment with efforts to address the potential risks of AI. Tao noted that while AI has the potential to transform industries and improve our daily lives, it also poses significant risks.

Embracing the Future of AI

AI and AGI are rapidly evolving fields with the potential to transform industries and improve our daily lives. However, as these technologies advance, it is essential to consider their ethical implications and potential misuse. Governments and companies must work together to develop regulations and standards that ensure AI is used responsibly. Additionally, investment in AI research and development must be balanced with efforts to address its potential risks. By embracing the future of AI, we can harness its potential to drive economic growth and innovation while mitigating its risks.

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TL;DR:

• Wimbledon plans to replace line judges with AI, putting 300 jobs at risk.
• The decision follows the successful use of Hawk-Eye Live at the 2020 US Open.
• Experts express concerns about job losses and the human element in tennis.

The AI Revolution at Wimbledon

Wimbledon, one of the world’s most prestigious tennis tournaments, is set to undergo a significant transformation. The All England Club has announced plans to replace line judges with Artificial Intelligence (AI) from next year. This decision has left many staff members devastated, as it puts 300 jobs at risk. The move comes four years after the successful implementation of the Hawk-Eye Live system at the 2020 US Open.

A Tradition Comes to an End

Line judges have been an integral part of Wimbledon since its inception 147 years ago. Their presence on the court has been a symbol of tradition and human involvement in the sport. However, the tide of AI seems unstoppable, and Wimbledon is not immune to its influence.

The Impact on Jobs

The decision to replace line judges with AI has sparked concerns about job losses. Chair umpire Richard Ings, speaking to the Telegraph, described it as a “sad but inevitable day.” He noted that while AI brings gains, it also results in the loss of the human touch. Ings said, “Nothing will hold back the tide of AI. And these technologies create gains for sure, but we also lose something on the human side. Will your job be safe from AI?”

The Human Element in Tennis

Ings also highlighted the emotional impact on line judges, stating that they have had their “love and passion ripped away” following the controversial call. He added, “More than 300 good people and excellent officials – the best of the best working at the pinnacle of the sport – today had their love and passion ripped away.”

John Parry, who umpired eight Wimbledon finals during his career, shared similar sentiments. He said, “It’s just a feeling of sadness because there are quite a nucleus of line judges at the top level who are now out of a job.” Parry also noted that some players, including Roger Federer, valued the human element in the game.

Concerns for Lesser Tournaments

The decision to replace line judges with AI has raised concerns about the future of lesser tennis tournaments. Those hoping to become line judges will no longer have the opportunity to work at a Grand Slam, which could lead to recruitment issues. Andrew Jarrett, a former Wimbledon referee, expressed his worries about the future. He said, “I saw the announcement and it’s inevitable, I think. It’s progress, like it or not. But there’s potentially more of a problem further down the food chain. Small pro events that can’t afford ELC (electronic line-calling) may struggle to source officials who no longer have the incentive of being able to prove their worth for selection to Wimbledon.”

The Lawn Tennis Association’s Response

The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has acknowledged the concerns and is working with the Association of British Tennis Officials to develop a new strategy. The aim is to ensure that officials can be retained within the sport. However, the future remains uncertain for many line judges.

The Future of AI in Sports

The decision to replace line judges with AI at Wimbledon is a significant step in the integration of technology into sports. While AI offers many benefits, such as increased accuracy and efficiency, it also raises important questions about the role of humans in the sporting world. As AI continues to advance, it is crucial to consider the impact on jobs and the human element in sports.

The decision to replace line judges with AI at Wimbledon marks a significant shift in the world of tennis. While AI offers many benefits, it also raises important questions about job security and the human element in sports. As AI continues to advance, it is crucial to consider its impact on the sporting world and the people who work within it. The future of AI in sports is uncertain, but one thing is clear: the tide of technology is unstoppable.

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TL;DR:

• AI is developing at an unprecedented speed, with models becoming 5X better each year.
• By 2027, AI could reach the intelligence level of top PhDs, leading to an intelligence explosion.
• The AI industrial revolution will bring rapid advancements, potentially disrupting jobs and economies.

Imagine waking up one day to find AI has revolutionised the world overnight. Sound far-fetched? It’s closer than you think. Not many people realise how quickly AI is developing. By the time you finish this article, you’ll not only understand the AI revolution’s trajectory but also know how to prepare for it. And when AI superintelligence emerges in 2027? You’ll be ready.

From Smart to Superhuman: AI’s Explosive Growth by 2027

Most bullets travel faster than the speed of sound, making them invisible to the naked eye. This is similar to the speed of AI development—so fast that most people won’t see it coming.

According to Leopold in his essay “Situational Awareness”, ChatGPT models are evolving at the speed of ~0.5 OOMs/year. In other words, AI is becoming 5X better each year, compounding over time.

This means that by 2027/28, ChatGPT and other LLMs—large Language Models—will be as smart as the top PhDs worldwide.

“Over and over again, year after year, skeptics have claimed ‘deep learning won’t be able to do X’ and have been quickly proven wrong. If there’s one lesson we’ve learned from the past decade of AI, it’s that you should never bet against deep learning.”

— Leopold Aschenbrenner

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Once AIs reach the level of knowledge of top PhDs, they won’t just know as much as one smart PhD; they will know as much as one million PhDs combined.

Just picture that.

At the moment, perhaps a few thousand smart people are researching and developing AI. However, once AI becomes smarter than those developing it, it will be able to improve itself at a much faster rate than human researchers can.

Once AI systems reach that level, they can automate AI research itself, triggering powerful feedback loops that could accelerate development so rapidly that we won’t be able to catch up.

AI is developing this fast for three main reasons:

• The amount of computing power dedicated to AI is continually increasing. Companies like Nvidia produce billions of dollars worth of AI chips every year.
• AI algorithms are becoming better and faster. In less than two years, ChatGPT became 1,000 times more efficient, with AI companies investing billions to improve these algorithms.
• Improvements to algorithms include enhanced Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) and better Chain of Thought.

By 2027, don’t be surprised if your new “smart” fridge denies you that midnight snack because it has calculated a better diet plan for you.

2028’s World: When AI = 1 Million Human Scientists

AI progress will not stop at the human level.

Hundreds of millions of AGIs will automate AI research, compressing a decade of algorithmic progress into less than or equal to 1 year.

We will go very fast from college degree-level AIs (what we have at the time of writing this article) to superhuman AI systems.

The power of AI superintelligence will surprise almost everyone, as its growth will compound extremely fast.

As Irving John Good predicted, AI will explode:

“An ultraintelligent machine could design even better machines; there would then unquestionably be an ‘intelligence explosion,’ and the intelligence of man would be left far behind. Thus the first ultraintelligent machine is the last invention that man need ever make.”

— Irving John Good, 1965

While AlphaGo may seem focused solely on a game, it illustrates that AIs can surpass human abilities in potentially any field.

Soon, ChatGPT and other LLMs will be vastly smarter than us, akin to an AI earning a PhD while humans are still at the elementary school level.

AIs will literally leave humans in the dust!

This is the full-blown AGI — Artificial General Intelligence — future that will surprise most people, make many jobs redundant, and disrupt businesses that fail to adapt.

And it’s not that far away.

When Will AGI Happen?

At the current pace, we can expect to have AGI in just four years.

Once achieved, AGI will automate AI research itself, leading to an extreme explosion in superintelligence. This is akin to having millions of smart human researchers working 24/7.

Just think about it: once we achieve AGI, the massive GPU data centres we are building will host millions of AGIs running simultaneously.

This will be equivalent to 100 million human-equivalent intelligences operating at speeds ten times faster than humans.

These AIs will work on significant human problems, such as curing diseases, conducting longevity research, and solving various other issues, all while improving themselves.

They will also be replacing human jobs. Lots of them.

More than ever, you need to adapt and be at the forefront of these developments.

This is no longer science fiction; it’s something that will happen soon.

The Power of Superintelligence

The super-fast development of superintelligent AI systems by the end of this decade is something we must confront.

These AIs will be both quantitatively and qualitatively superhuman, processing information at unprecedented speeds and generating new solutions beyond human comprehension.

It’s possible that in just 10 years, AI will be so complex and superintelligent that we won’t even be able to understand how it works.

We will be like kindergarteners trying to grasp a PhD in mathematics.

It is better to position yourself to benefit from the dramatic advancements in robotics, scientific progress, and economic growth.

Economic growth rates could exceed 30% per year, similar to those seen during the Industrial Revolution.

Superintelligence will bring huge advantages to those at the forefront, disrupt governments, and transform both society and the economy.

But buckle up, because the leap to AI superintelligence will create a very volatile period in our world. This period could be one of the most dangerous in history, marked by rapid changes and little time for critical decisions.

You must brace for impact. Perhaps everything will go smoothly; perhaps not. Either way, please prepare yourself.

If we’re lucky, AI might just solve all our problems. If not, well… at least we’ll have self-driving cars to take us to the unemployment line.

Profit from the AI Industrial Revolution

To prepare for this AI industrial revolution, it’s important to position your investments to benefit from AI and technology. Many have people have most of my portfolio allocated to cryptocurrencies, tech stocks, robotics, and tech ETFs.

To fuel the AI revolution, there will be enormous demand for hardware; therefore, being a shareholder in GPU-related companies can’t go wrong. However, if you want to diversify further, go for the ETFs.

Over the coming few years, we will need 10 to 100 times more computing power and techno-optimists, believe there’s a very high chance that AI progress will benefit humanity.

Still, given the ultra-fast AI developments toward AGI and superintelligence, most people will be caught by surprise.

The key is to position yourself to understand and invest in these technologies — this is exactly why we write about and share our knowledge of AI, investing, tech, and personal growth.

We can’t be passive in a world evolving at lightning speed. Whether you like it or not — AI progress is coming — and you need to prepare actively.

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