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AI's impressive feats fail to impress, sparking disappointment and skepticism

Despite significant advancements in AI, including solving complex math problems and demonstrating capabilities like covert messaging, most people remain unimpressed or even disappointed. The author notes that even individuals with relevant expertise, such as mathematicians or those regularly using AI coding tools like Codex and Claude Code, do not express awe or anticipate the imminent arrival of Artificial Superintelligence (ASI). This lack of reaction suggests a potential disconnect between AI's progress and public perception, with some experts even questioning if current machine learning techniques can lead to ASI. AI

IMPACT Suggests a potential disconnect between AI capabilities and public perception, questioning the trajectory towards ASI.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing public perception of AI advancements, not a primary release or significant industry event.

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AI's impressive feats fail to impress, sparking disappointment and skepticism

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · Expertium ·

    The world will be full of "sci-fi" things, and everyone will be unimpressed and disappointed

    <p><span>I usually try to make posts with graphs and numbers, or at least something more than just opinions and anecdotes. This one is not like that.</span></p><p><span>Very verbose disclaimer: I have never met - for any reasonable definition of the word met, including online-onl…