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Replit CEO Argues “Functional AGI” More Valuable Than True Artificial General Intelligence

Replit CEO Amjad Masad suggests the pursuit of true artificial general intelligence may be unnecessary for economic transformation. According to his recent comments, “functional AGI” capable of learning from real-world data could automate significant labor sectors without requiring human-like reasoning capabilities.

The Case for Functional AGI

Replit CEO Amjad Masad has articulated a vision for artificial intelligence that prioritizes practical economic impact over theoretical breakthroughs, according to reports from a recent podcast appearance. The tech executive suggested that what he terms “functional AGI” could transform society without requiring the development of human-like consciousness or reasoning capabilities that characterize true artificial general intelligence.

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OpenAI Cofounder’s Reality Check Sparks Debate Over AI Hype Cycle

In a viral podcast interview, AI pioneer Andrej Karpathy delivered a sobering assessment of artificial intelligence capabilities. The former OpenAI and Tesla executive argues AGI remains at least ten years away despite industry hype about AI agents and autonomous systems.

AI Pioneer Delivers Sobering Assessment

Former OpenAI cofounder and Tesla AI executive Andrej Karpathy has delivered a stark reality check about artificial intelligence capabilities, suggesting the technology remains far from achieving human-level intelligence despite massive investment and hype, according to reports from a widely-shared podcast interview.