In this insightful conversation with OpenAI’s CPO Kevin Weil, we discuss the rapid acceleration of AI and its implications. Kevin makes the shocking prediction that coding will be fully automated THIS YEAR, not by 2027, as others suggest. He explains how OpenAI’s models are already ranking among the world’s top programmers and shares his thoughts on Deep Research, GPT-4.5’s human-like qualities, the future of jobs, and the timeline for GPT-5. Don’t miss Kevin’s billion-dollar startup idea and his vision for how AI will transform education and democratize software creation.
00:00 — Summary. 01:21 — Introduction. 03:20 — Discussion on OpenAI being both a research and product company. 11:05 — Timeline for GPT-5 11:38 — AI model commoditization and maintaining competitive advantage. 15:09 — Deep Research capabilities. 24:22 — Coding automation prediction: THIS YEAR 30:05 — AI in creative work and design. 36:43 — Future of programming and engineers. 38:32 — Will AI create new job categories? 40:58 — Billion-dollar AI startup ideas. 46:27 — Voice interfaces and robotics. 49:28 — Closing thoughts.
In this episode, Peter answers the hardest questions about AI, Longevity, and our future at an event in El Salvador (Padres y Hijos).
Recorded on February 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice.
Chapters.
00:00 — Navigating Confusion in Leadership and Purpose. 02:00 — The Evolution of Work and Purpose. 03:50 — AI’s Role in Information Credibility. 07:17 — Sustainability and Technology’s Impact on Nature. 09:26 — Building a Future with AI and Longevity. 11:40 — The Economics of Longevity and Accessibility. 15:15 — Reimagining Education for the Future. 19:23 — Overcoming Human Obstacles to Progress.
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Join us for an educational talk with longevity scientist Dr. Aubrey de Grey about the state of longevity research, how to get a COVID-style “war on aging,” and the future of life extension science.
A new analysis reveals complex linkages among the United Nations’ (UN’s) 17 Sustainable Development Goals—which include such objectives as gender equality and quality education—and finds that no country is on track to meet all 17 goals by the target year of 2030.
Alberto García-Rodríguez of Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and colleagues present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS One.
In 2015, UN member countries adopted the Sustainable Development Goals with the aim of achieving “peace and prosperity for people and the planet.” However, setbacks such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and armed conflict have slowed progress, and more research is needed to clarify the underlying obstacles so they can be effectively addressed.
Scientists are revolutionizing optical communication with a cutting-edge semantic transmission system that vastly improves efficiency and robustness.
By leveraging multimode fiber (MMF), this approach encodes information in frequencies rather than raw data, achieving a seven-fold boost in capacity over traditional methods. Not only does this technology enhance data transmission, but it also proves remarkably effective in sentiment analysis, allowing accurate interpretation even in noisy environments.
Is an in-depth investigation featuring world renowned philosophers and scientists into the most profound philosophical debate of all time: Do we have free will?
Featuring: Sean Carroll, Daniel Dennett, Jerry Coyne, Dan Barker, Heather Berlin, Gregg Caruso, Massimo Pigliucci, Alex O’Conner, Coleman Hughes, Edwin Locke, Robert Kane, Rick Messing, Derk Pereboom, Richard Carrier, Trick Slattery, Dustin Kreuger, Steven Sharper, Donia Abouelatta.
Chapters.
Intro: — 0:00 Chapter 1: What is Free Will? — 4:19 Chapter 2: The Problem of Free Will — 15:29 Interlude: 22:33 Chapter 3: Libertarian Free Will — 23:16 Chapter 4: Compatibilism — 34:47 Chapter 5: Free Will Skepticism — 45:13 Interlude: The 3 Positions of Free Will — 55:45 Chapter 6: The Great Debate — 57:28 Chapter 7: Neuroscience — 1:07:28 Chapter 7: The Interaction Problem — 1:18:37 Chapter 8: Physics — 1:20:10 Chapter 8: Reduction & Emergence — 1:22:14 Chapter 9: Can We Have Determinism and Free Will? — 1:28:57 Chapter 10: Free Will and the Law — 1:45:57 Chapter 11: Should We Stop Using the Term Free Will? — 1:56:37 Outro: 2:00:38
Intuitive Machines’ Athena lander is on the moon’s surface but its status is unclear. Second time unlucky: A US company’s lunar lander appears to have touched down at a wonky angle on Thursday, an embarrassing repeat of its previous mission’s less-than-perfect landing last year.
The hosts discuss the 2014 film Transcendence by Wally Pfister and Jack Paglen. It depicts a world grappling with the implications of advanced artificial intelligence. The narrative follows a brilliant scientist whose consciousness is uploaded into a powerful computer system, leading to rapid technological advancements and sparking both hope and fear in humanity. As this AI evolves, questions arise about its intentions, its impact on society, and the very definition of life and consciousness, creating escalating conflict and raising profound ethical dilemmas. The screenplay excerpts depict a world grappling with the implications of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and nanotechnology, touching upon several ethical topics. Dr. Max Waters, an AI researcher, is central to the narrative. There’s evidence of mind uploading or the transfer of consciousness to machines, particularly concerning a character named Will (Johnny Depp). This raises fundamental ethical questions about the nature of consciousness, the definition of life, and the potential for a digital consciousness.
The development of a powerful AI and the proliferation of nanotechnology appear to lead to a technological singularity, a point where technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, raising fears of a dystopian future and tech gone wrong. An organization called the RIFT opposes this technological advancement, highlighting the ethical concerns surrounding uncontrolled technological progress.
The screenplay also features conflict and threats, suggesting the potential for misuse of advanced technology and raising questions about its impact on humanity. The involvement of the FBI indicates that this technology poses a significant threat to societal order. Furthermore, the presence of a computer virus as a plot device suggests the vulnerabilities and risks associated with highly interconnected technological systems. The narrative explores the complex ethical dilemmas arising from the creation of highly intelligent machines and the transformative power of nanotechnology, including the potential loss of human autonomy and the unpredictable consequences of the AISingularity. #artificialintelligence #Transcendence #SciFiThriller #AISingularity #Nanotechnology #MindUploading #FutureTech #DystopianFuture #TechGoneWrong #Consciousness #MovieScreenplay #ScienceFiction #TechnologicalSingularity #AI
