This paper critically examines the development of current generative AI tools from a software studies perspective, questioning the inevitability of the present AI landscape. It investigates the key decision points and alternative pathways that shaped dominant AI models, contrasting frontier proprietary, open-weight, and domain-specific models. The research aims to identify socio-technical development programs that could advance AGI capabilities while prioritizing transparency, well-being, and sustainable business models. AI
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IMPACT Examines critical pathways in AI development, potentially influencing future research directions and AGI pursuit.
RANK_REASON This is a research paper published on arXiv discussing pathways to AGI. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]