What evidence supports its existence?

In a discussion with Dwarkesh Patel, Carl Shulman describes evidence supporting the potential capabilities and economic impact of advanced AI. Shulman highlights the efficiency and parallel processing advantage of AI systems, exemplified by GPU clusters. These systems can augment human-like capabilities, ultimately contributing to highly skilled tasks and generating substantial economic value. For instance, advanced AI's continuous work capacity could significantly outperform human engineers economically, indicating the transformative potential of AI 1.

This serves as evidence of AI's potential existence and impact, especially considering the resource allocation towards its development and the gradual yet steady advancements in AI research and applications.