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Nov. 17, 2024, 8:57 p.m.
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Silicon Valley Rethinks AI Approach Amid Slowing Progress

A growing belief in Silicon Valley suggests that the advancements in large AI models may be slowing, potentially impacting the anticipated arrival of human-level AI. Initially, it was assumed that with enough data and computing power, artificial general intelligence (AGI) would naturally emerge. This belief drove tech giants to invest heavily, as seen with OpenAI raising $6. 6 billion and Elon Musk's xAI raising funds for advanced Nvidia chips. However, insiders now observe that these large language models (LLMs) aren't improving as rapidly as expected, even with substantial investment. Critics like Gary Marcus argue LLMs reaching AGI was always a myth. One challenge is the limited language-based data available for AI training, creating a potential wall against further progress.

Some experts, like Sasha Luccioni, believe the industry's focus on model size over purpose stalled progress. Despite these concerns, leaders in the AI industry maintain optimism about reaching AGI eventually. OpenAI's strategy shift, due to slower-than-expected improvements, involves enhancing current model capabilities rather than relying solely on increased data and computing power. Their new o1 model focuses on improving reasoning for more accurate answers. OpenAI and others suggest it's time to refine existing AI capabilities for specific tasks, much like using fire effectively rather than just adding more fuel. This reflects the idea of moving from making frequent errors to thoughtful problem-solving, akin to how students transition during their education journey.



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Optimism for achieving human-level AI in Silicon Valley is waning as advancements in large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT slow down. Initially, experts believed that increasing investments in data and computing power would drive AI progress, but merely scaling up models isn't delivering the expected breakthroughs. Companies like OpenAI and Musk's xAI continue heavy investments, yet improvements have plateaued. AI expert Gary Marcus suggests that aiming for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) through simple scaling was overly optimistic. Scott Stevenson from Spellbook highlights that language data limitations are a major roadblock, while Sasha Luccioni from Hugging Face notes the difficulties of just expanding model sizes. Despite the slow progress, some remain hopeful. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, foresees human-level AI potentially by 2026 or 2027. OpenAI is now shifting strategies, delaying GPT-5's release to focus on improving reasoning and accuracy in existing models. The new strategy emphasizes applying innovations to specific tasks rather than just increasing data and resources. Walter De Brouwer from Stanford likens this evolution to AI advancing towards more complex reasoning, akin to human cognitive development.

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