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In this fascinating episode of Think Tank Podcast, Robert welcomes Peter Voss, a pioneering expert in Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The conversation delves into Peter's journey from founding a successful software company in South Africa to his current mission of creating true thinking machines. Peter provides insights into the evolution of AI, explaining the difference between narrow AI and AGI, and shares the story behind coining the term "Artificial General Intelligence" in 2002.

The discussion touches on the challenges and possibilities of AGI, including how these systems might handle emotions, cognition, and human-like reasoning. Peter discusses his work on building machines that learn and think like humans and offers a vision for the future of AI, where AGI can dramatically boost human capabilities in areas like research, healthcare, and ethics.

Robert and Peter also explore ethical concerns, societal impacts, and the future of AI technology, including the potential for AI to assist in life extension and revolutionize various fields. The episode leaves listeners with thought-provoking insights into how AGI might shape the future of human existence.

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In this fascinating episode of Think Tank Podcast, Robert welcomes Peter Voss, a pioneering expert in Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The conversation delves into Peter's journey from founding a successful software company in South Africa to his current mission of creating true thinking machines. Peter provides insights into the evolution of AI, explaining the difference between narrow AI and AGI, and shares the story behind coining the term "Artificial General Intelligence" in 2002.

The discussion touches on the challenges and possibilities of AGI, including how these systems might handle emotions, cognition, and human-like reasoning. Peter discusses his work on building machines that learn and think like humans and offers a vision for the future of AI, where AGI can dramatically boost human capabilities in areas like research, healthcare, and ethics.

Robert and Peter also explore ethical concerns, societal impacts, and the future of AI technology, including the potential for AI to assist in life extension and revolutionize various fields. The episode leaves listeners with thought-provoking insights into how AGI might shape the future of human existence.

Robert Edward Grant

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