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Baeraad's avatar

Honestly, I'm kind of relived to hear it. The advances made in the last few years have been astonishing, but I think it would be a good thing if things plateaued for a bit while we get used to the new normal.

And, fine, perhaps I also kind of like the idea of AI not getting smart enough to steal my job for a little longer...

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Nick Potkalitsky's avatar

Thanks, Baeraad! While this apparent plateau in AI development might seem reassuring, it's worth considering Ethan Mollick's insight: the real opportunity lies in mastering AI tools specifically for your profession - that's what will give you a competitive edge. Yes, we're seeing evidence that we're not rocketing toward AGI as some predicted, but AI capabilities are still growing through incremental improvements and optimization. The takeaway? There's a pressing need to develop AI skills for the current landscape rather than waiting to see what the future might bring.

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Baeraad's avatar

Heh, yeah, I'm not about to stop paying attention or anything. But it'd be nice if I had, say, a decade rather than a year to pick up some new skills that will make me non-obsolete.

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Nick Potkalitsky's avatar

The things you gotta do to keep a job these days.

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