- Artificial intelligence is unlocking the ability to create new knowledge and solve problems that previously took humans centuries. However, it is humanity’s responsibility to direct this power for the common and long-term good.
- AI can now surpass humans in many intellectual areas, yet most users still treat it merely as a chat or search tool.The gap between AI’s actual capabilities and human usage remains vast.
- AI capabilities have rapidly increased: from tasks humans did in seconds (a few years ago) to tasks taking hours; in the next few years, it may reach levels replacing work requiring days or weeks.
- The cost per unit of “intelligence” is dropping sharply—about 40-fold annually, making AI scalable globally.
- Forecast: By 2026, AI may make small discoveries; by 2028, it will achieve breakthrough knowledge discovery.
- OpenAI notes that AI progress will be rapid, but daily life will change much slower due to social inertia. Although the economy may face major volatility, AI promises a more prosperous world and helps humans live more fulfilling lives.
- AI will accelerate discoveries in medicine, materials science, climate simulation, and expand personalized education for millions of students. These specific benefits are the foundation for building social trust in the technology.
- OpenAI emphasizes AI safety as a prerequisite for positive impact. Superintelligent systems, if not properly controlled and aligned, could cause catastrophic consequences, requiring thorough empirical research before deployment.
- Proposed actions:
- Establish common standards among pioneer labs, share safety research, assess risks, and avoid an “AI arms race.”
- Build public oversight and accountability mechanisms, combining government and the private sector to balance innovation and risk control.
- Develop an “AI resilience” ecosystem similar to cybersecurity: including protective software, encryption standards, early warning systems, and emergency response.
- Regularly measure and report on AI’s societal impact, especially on the labor market, to adjust policies promptly.
- Empower individuals, helping adults use AI for their own goals within socially defined frameworks. OpenAI views AI as the 21st century’s foundational infrastructure, like electricity or clean water.
- 📌 Summary: AI is entering a phase of self-discovering knowledge, opening opportunities to improve human life and science. However, ensuring a safe and sustainable future requires a global alliance of labs, governments, and society to establish safety standards, defense systems, and oversight mechanisms for the “artificial intelligence civilization.”
