The nonstop cycle of AI news and speculation, even over the Thanksgiving holiday, suggests an underlying anxiety about the uncertain future of artificial intelligence. After a tumultuous week of drama at OpenAI, many expected the AI hype to pause for turkey and stuffing. Instead, news broke of OpenAI's mysterious new "Q" model, said to possibly be a breakthrough in artificial general intelligence.
While excitement and greed fuel some of the hype, anxiety seems to be a key driver. According to research, uncertainty about the future leads to anxiety, as our brains are wired to anticipate and prepare for what's to come. Even top AI experts don't know how AI will progress, so their predictions do little to reduce anxiety.
The endless analysis and debate over OpenAI and Q appears to reflect anxiety over AI's uncertain future. The truth is, no one knows what will happen with AI, not even leaders like Geoffrey Hinton, Yann LeCun or Andrew Ng. Their arguments are just predictions.
Rather than obsessively seeking more information and reassurance, we must accept the uncertainty. AI's future remains unknown. While discussion and preparation are important, anxiety-fueled hype benefits no one.
The hype will still be there after the holidays. Until then, perhaps we can all agree to a brief pause, to lean into the unknown and enjoy some eggnog in peace. The future will arrive soon enough.
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