‘Developing human-like AI will be gradual and consistent’
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, the company behind the generative AI solution ChatGPT, said on Friday that the world will witness a surge in AI technology for years to come. However, he emphasized that the growth will occur in a continuous and sustained manner, rather than resembling a brief or intermittent revolution with a predetermined end.He also implied that achieving human-like, fully developed artificial general intelligence will be quite challenging, given the high standards people have for AI."I think we will never reach the pinnacle (of AI advancement). I think it'll just keep going," said the OpenAI CEO during a press conference in Seoul."We are on a very long-term exponential curve."A case in point, according to the CEO, is when people were initially amazed by GPT-4, but they soon started to want more and expect a more advanced version. He mentioned that even if the world reached a point where AI could help achieve scientific breakthroughs, cure all diseases, and address climate change, people would still continue to seek "what's next?""I think there's something about humans continuing to push the bounds, with creativity being limitless," he said.Despite the challenges, building toward AGI will remain the primary goal of the company, he added.Seoul is the latest stop on his world tour, which began weeks ago. Altman has been traveling around the globe to meet with global political and business leaders to discuss AI advancements and future collaboration. During his visit to cities such as Tokyo, London, Tel Aviv, and New Delhi, he has sought to address concerns about the fast-evolving AI and the potential impact of the high-performing ChatGPT technology on society.His global tour came at a time when the generative AI solution garnered immense popularity, as well as concerns over potential threats posed by highly advanced AI. It is thought to be aimed at building amicable relationships with local politicians and the public as part of the company's expansion plans worldwide.