The article revisits Tom Davidson and Tom Houlden's model of an intelligence explosion, questioning assumptions about how much AI progress could occur in a short time through software improvements alone. It argues that some earlier estimates of training efficiency gains were overly optimistic, suggesting that while significant progress might fit into a year, the likelihood of 10 years of progress in one year is lower than previously thought.
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This analysis provides a critical evaluation of assumptions about AI progress speed, highlighting the need for cautious optimism about potential future developments.
The text discusses a scenario where an AI must respond to the question 'What's the date?' without access to real-time data. It explores the challenge of providing an accurate date without hallucinating, considering OpenAI's training focus on avoiding false information. The text speculates on potential model versions and knowledge cutoff dates but acknowledges uncertainty due to lack of explicit information.
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