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Kommentar: OpenAI und das Märchen von der mächtigen Superintelligenz

Den Tech-Bossen ist ihre Urteilskraft abhandengekommen. Das Versprechen einer Superintelligenz ist ein fast lächerlich leicht zu durchschauender Marketing-Gag.

Kommentar: OpenAI und das Märchen von der mächtigen Superintelligenz

In a recent statement, OpenAI's CEO Greg Brockman declared that their latest model, Astra, is a sign of a superintelligence that surpasses humans in virtually all important intellectual abilities. This claim has sparked discussion in Silicon Valley, where the term "Artificial General Intelligence" (AGI) is commonly used. However, the announcement seems to be a marketing ploy rather than a genuine breakthrough.

Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, joined Brockman in congratulating him, but only to promote his own KI chips, which were essential for Astra's development. Two prominent figures are promoting AGI as the next big thing, yet there is no clear definition of what AGI actually is. Brockman describes AGI as a "gray, hazy thing," making it brave to proclaim a new era of AGI.

It is likely that OpenAI's announcement is simply a publicity stunt, as the company plans to go public at the beginning of 2027. Having a superintelligence in their possession would undoubtedly strengthen their position in the market.

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