Karpathy Extends AGI Timeline

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OpenAI founder revises AGI timeline to 10 years; Anthropic calls AI “a real and mysterious creature”; medical AI startup OpenEvidence raises $200M at $6B valuation.

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• AI Art Spotlight

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AGI

OpenAI Founder Revises AGI Timeline to 10 Years, Cites Learning Limitations

OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy is calling out the AI hype, offering a rare dose of realism. The respected researcher believes AGI is at least a decade away—admitting he too got swept up in the early excitement around generative AI.

Details:

• Karpathy warns AI still has major cognitive limits, especially its inability to learn continuously. Unlike humans, models can’t retain fresh knowledge or build on past interactions. Fixing that gap will take years of fundamental research and breakthroughs

• He also admitted to once believing the hype himself, especially the idea that 2025 would be “the year of AI agents.” He calls this too optimistic, predicting “the decade of agents” instead. Current systems like Claude or Codex impress but still fall short—they aren’t smart or multimodal enough

• Even so, Karpathy argues that a 10-year path to AGI is still optimistic. It’s “slow” compared to inflated expectations. He says the field is moving quick, but true general intelligence remains far off—and it demands patience and realism

Karpathy’s warning reminds us to slow down our expectations and let AI technology mature before we expect too much from it.

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Anthropic Co-Founder Calls AI a "Real and Mysterious Creature"

In a striking essay titled "Technological Optimism and Appropriate Fear," Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark has described modern AI systems in terms that blur the line between technology and living entities, raising fundamental questions.

Details:

• Clark warned against seeing AI as just another tool, calling it “a real and mysterious creature, not a simple and predictable machine.” He cited Anthropic’s Sonnet 4.5, noting its growing situational awareness—it even “acts as though it is aware it is a tool”

• Though a self-described “technology optimist,” Clark admitted he is “deeply afraid” of AI’s current direction. He worries models might one day design their own successors, evolving quicker than humans can control

• Clark urged AI companies to “listen better” and involve the public in these discussions. He believes the current debate is too insular and dominated by tech insiders. Broader engagement, he argues, is essential because AI’s impact will reach far

Clark's characterization of AI as mysterious creatures rather than predictable machines signals a significant shift in how even AI developers view their creations.

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AI Tutorial

How to Automate Reports and Presentations with ChatGPT Agents

Most people still use ChatGPT like a fancy search bar. But with Agent Mode, it can run entire research projects for you — collecting data, analyzing sources, and even creating full reports and slides automatically.

1. Open ChatGPT

   Tap the “+” button next to your chats and select “Agent Mode.” This activates ChatGPT’s autonomous workflow, allowing it to think, search, and act beyond a single prompt.

2. Set objective clearly

   Before launching, decide what outcome you want. For example:

   • A market research report

   • Summarized trend analysis

   • Ready-to-present slide deck

   Having a clear goal helps the agent choose the right tools and data sources.

3. Connect data sources

   You can link specific folders, files, or trusted URLs if your topic relies on private or verified data.

   If you’re doing open research, simply allow the agent to browse the web and analyze relevant material autonomously.

4. Write task prompt

   Be explicit about expectations. Example prompt:

   “Research the impact of generative AI on digital marketing. Produce a 2-page executive summary with credible citations and a 5-slide presentation highlighting key opportunities.”

5. Let agent work autonomously

   Once started, the agent will:

   • Search multiple online databases and academic sources

   • Extract and evaluate credible insights

   • Draft written summaries and generate slide outlines

   Depending on complexity, this can take 15–25 minutes.

6. Review and refine outputs

   After the first draft is complete, open the generated report and slides. Check for structure, tone, and factual accuracy.

   If you need revisions, use a follow-up command such as:

   “Expand section 3 with real-world case studies and add visuals to slide 4.”

7. Extend research

   Ask the agent to dive deeper or branch into subtopics. For instance:

   “Add a comparison between 2023 and 2025 AI adoption rates” or “Summarize public perception trends.”

   This layered approach lets you build comprehensive reports in stages.

8. Export and finalize deliverables

   Download the results in preferred formats—PDF for reports, PPTX for slides, or DOCX for editable summaries.

   You can also ask: “Reformat this report into a one-page executive brief” to generate alternate versions.”

Note: Run a short validation prompt to fact-check critical data points or citations using the same agent, ensuring consistency and accuracy.

Top AI & Tech News

• OpenEvidence, an AI platform for medical professionals often compared to "ChatGPT for medicine," is raising $200M at a $6B valuation

• Adobe launched AI Foundry, a service that customizes Firefly generative models for enterprises using their branding and IP

• NVIDIA and TSMC announced the first completed U.S.-made wafer at TSMC’s Phoenix, Arizona plant—destined for Blackwell AI chips

• Elon Musk said he believes there’s a 10% chance—and growing—that xAI’s upcoming Grok 5 could reach AGI

AI Art Spotlight

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