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A personal letter on transformative AI

George Rosenfeld, Deputy Director for Global Catastrophic Risks at Coefficient Giving, writes a personal letter to friends and family explaining why he believes AI may transform the world in the coming years and why the current trajectory worries him. He discusses the potential for AI to automate all human work, the rapid pace of progress, and the unprecedented risks and benefits.

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  • AI could automate all human work, including open-ended thinking, leading to economic and societal transformation.
  • AI capabilities are improving exponentially, with time horizons doubling every seven months according to METR.
  • Massive investment and revenue growth suggest AI may become a driving force of the global economy.
  • The author moved from skepticism to concern, believing the world is at a crucial turning point.

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