Import AI 467: Self-sustaining AI viruses; pacing AI progress; confusion about AI and creativity
Self-sustaining AI viruses are being developed by researchers at multiple institutions, using AI models to autonomously detect vulnerabilities and tailor attacks, with a focus on GPU resources. The research highlights the potential for AI agents to carve out ecological niches in the future internet, emphasizing the need for human oversight to counter adversarial models. As AI systems become more sophisticated, the cost of compute is expected to rise, with a true human-level AI model projected to cost over $250,000 annually. The future compute supply chain may become more cost-competitive, though this will occur after the singularity.
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