Trickle Down Intelligence: OpenAI approach for AGI?
"Trickle Down Intelligence" is a concept that suggests advanced AI models or high-level intelligence will eventually benefit lower levels of intelligence (e.g., simpler models, general users, or society at large) over time. It mirrors the "trickle-down economics" idea but in the context of knowledge and AI capabilities.
This could happen in several ways:
- AI Model Distillation – Large, complex models (like GPT-4) are distilled into smaller, more efficient models (like GPT-3.5 or mobile AI assistants).
- Knowledge Democratization – High-level research and discoveries are gradually simplified and made accessible to the general public.
- Automation & Productivity – Cutting-edge AI tools first benefit elite industries before becoming accessible to wider markets.
- Education & Skill Transfer – AI-powered tutoring systems could help spread expertise across different skill levels.
Criticism: Like trickle-down economics, trickle-down intelligence may not always work efficiently. If access to AI remains limited to powerful entities, the benefits may not reach everyone equally.
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