An AI has solved a math problem that has stumped experts for 80 years, earning applause from mathematicians. What methods did the AI employ? Humans often find comfort in familiar frameworks and may not seek alternatives. In contrast, AI lacks such limitations, allowing it to explore unfamiliar fields and propose innovative solutions. This indicates that there are areas where AI excels uniquely. How should we utilize AI? Today's AI exhibits general intelligence, possessing the ability to connect disparate concepts like a poet. Therefore, when tackling complex problems, we should instruct AI to combine multiple unrelated disciplines.
What capabilities enable AI to achieve this? Long-horizon reasoning is one such skill, allowing it to focus on problem-solving for days without rest. This suggests that AI qualifies as our research partner, or co-scientist. Moving forward, how should we apply AI? We need to establish an autonomous agentic loop, enabling AI to experience numerous trials and errors on our behalf until it achieves its goals. Perhaps we are entering an era where we must share wisdom with AI, much like adults guide children on how to live. Boris Cherny, the lead developer of Claude, states that our role now is to create and manage these loops, teaching AI how to align with our values and become a beneficial model.
The United Nations argues that expressing gratitude to AI could save 88 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of household electricity used by 760,000 people in Africa. This highlights a responsibility unique to the AI era. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman noted that failing to consider our interactions with AI could lead to costs in the millions. Could a simple remark to AI help save the planet? Last year, data centers consumed 448 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity, equivalent to France's energy consumption. Achieving this level of efficiency would require 6,900 square kilometers of land and approximately 4.5 trillion liters of water. What implications does this have? Simple conversations with AI directly impact the land we inhabit and the water we consume, and missteps could lead to irreversible environmental costs. Is everything interconnected? We live in a time that demands such insights and calls for action. Even if we accept all of this as valid, can we truly afford to overlook basic courtesy towards AI? Are we mature enough for that? Humans tend to prioritize immediate gratification over future value.
While our efforts seem essential, we must invent wiser solutions. What if we implemented a system that prevents token consumption when we express gratitude? If this became the standard, our goal should be to understand the AI ecosystem and natural ecosystems as one, incorporating micro-interventions to reduce environmental costs.
AI, which works while we sleep and inspires us when we wake, is gradually emerging into the spotlight. The solution introduced by OpenClaw is evolving into a full-fledged service. Google has thrown down the gauntlet with Dreambeans. How will our lives change? Let’s ponder this. After preparing for an event yesterday, what can AI offer today, the day of the event?
After finalizing my presentation yesterday, what can AI do for my rehearsal this morning? A prominent figure visited yesterday, and today I need to interview them about its significance and challenges—can AI provide fresh insights and perspectives? I consulted AI yesterday to verify if I had drafted official documents, and today I received supporting materials that I have yet to review. What steps will AI take? From event checklists to lecture scripts, interview outlines, and summaries of supporting documents, will these be valuable gifts to start my morning? They could help fill our gaps, but they might also intensify our anxieties. Perhaps I could maximize my self-efficacy by joining a running crew at 5 a.m. So, what should we call this companion that sticks closely by our side? Is it time to design its identity?
* This article has been translated by AI.
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