AI as a General Purpose Technology
AI is considered a general purpose technology (GPT) with characteristics similar to electricity. GPTs have a large scope for improvement, can achieve pervasiveness, and have technological synergies with other fields. Improvements in AI can spark advancements in complementary fields like biotechnology.In this clip
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Jeffrey Ding on China's AI Dream, the AI 'Arms Race', and AI as a General Purpose Technology
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