🚀 Navigating AI Progress: A Story of Horses, Chess, and Automation
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, the journey of AI mirrors that of horses and chess—profound yet startling. Historically, innovations like steam engines saw gradual improvements over decades, while equivalence with horses vanished almost overnight. Here’s a snapshot of that journey:
- Horses vs. Engines: After decades of nonchalance, 90% of US horses disappeared from 1930-1950 due to mechanical advances.
- Chess Evolution: In just ten years after 2000, human grandmasters faced a dramatic shift, losing 90% of matches to computers.
- AI’s Acceleration: Current global AI investment mirrors previous tech booms, doubling annually. Yet, for professionals, the competition feels sudden and unrelenting.
As one of Anthropic’s early researchers, I’ve watched AI, like Claude, evolve: my role diminished as automation surged.
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