AI Accelerationism: The New Tech Religion and Public Indifference to the Turing Test Breakthrough
By
David S. D’Amato
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Summary
The article discusses how researchers at UC San Diego published a study claiming the first empirical evidence that an AI system can pass the Turing test, yet this breakthrough has generated surprisingly little public discourse. It explores the rise of AI accelerationism as a quasi-religious movement, where proponents advocate for rapid, unchecked AI development, contrasting this with the public's apparent indifference to major AI milestones.
Key quotes
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how few waves this apparent breakthrough has made within the broader public discourse
Many, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, reckon tha
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