Son's comments follow reports that he is considering investing billions in AI firms. His views are echoed by other CEOs, such as JPMorgan Chase's Jamie Dimon, who predicted that AI could lead to a shorter workweek and significant advancements in healthcare. However, Dimon also acknowledged the potential risks of AI, including its misuse by malicious actors.
Key takeaways:
- Masayoshi Son, the CEO of SoftBank, believes that artificial general intelligence (AGI) will exceed human knowledge by the end of the decade and will be 10 times more powerful than all of humanity.
- Son predicts that AGI will lead to a complete transition to self-driving vehicles and generate "Nobel Prize-worthy" scientific achievements.
- He warns that people who choose not to embrace AI will be left behind, comparing the difference in intellectual abilities to that between apes and humans.
- JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon also made predictions about AI, suggesting it could lead to a 3½-day workweek, advancements in healthcare, but also acknowledged the potential risks, such as its misuse by bad actors.