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New Zealand overlooking Kiwi researcher’s predictions on artificial general intelligence

A New Zealand-based researcher has warned of a 50-50 chance that artificial general intelligence could arrive by 2028, but his views are being ignored domestically.

Skinny McBuntu

Shane Legg, a New Zealand researcher, has assessed the odds of achieving artificial general intelligence by 2028 at 50 per cent. His warning appears to be garnering little attention within New Zealand, according to commentary on the country's response to his forecasts.

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New Zealand ignores the Kiwi who saw the future coming – Oliver Hartwich

OPINION: Shane Legg puts the odds of AGI by 2028 at 50/50.

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