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Richard Dawkins surprised by rapid AI advancement

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Biologist Richard Dawkins expressed surprise at the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, noting that he initially believed such progress would not occur within his lifetime. He shared these reflections while discussing AI, religion, and his experience writing his first novel in his eighties. Dawkins' comments highlight a broader societal awe and perhaps apprehension regarding the accelerating pace of AI development. AI

IMPACT Reflects on the societal impact and rapid advancement of AI from a prominent public intellectual's perspective.

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Richard Dawkins surprised by rapid AI advancement

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  1. r/singularity TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/TheObserverUK ·

    Richard Dawkins: ‘I thought AI wouldn’t come in my lifetime but it has – with a vengeance’

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