AI’s Accelerating Fast, Are Humans Becoming Obsolete?

AI is accelerating rapidly, doubling its capabilities every 7 months. By 2030, these AI systems could reliably finish tasks like starting companies, improving themselves, or writing novels, work typically taking humans months, in just hours or days.

Yet, real-world “messy” tasks, such as those involving unpredictable variables, remain challenging. Given this level of exponential disruption, we need to think strategically about AI:

• Recognizing LLMs might soon handle highly complex, time-intensive tasks.
• Understanding that “messiness” slows AI down, but not forever.
• Accepting exponential growth makes careful oversight crucial.

As I highlight in my upcoming book Now What? How to Ride the Tsunami of Change, watching technological trends closely isn’t optional, it’s essential. The rapid advancement of LLMs signals huge potential but equally substantial risks.

Navigating exponential AI change demands strategic foresight and adaptability. Given AI’s lightning, speed improvements, how prepared are we to handle the consequences? What risks or opportunities do you see with such rapid AI progress?

Read the full article on IEEE Spectrum.

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