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This is particularly relevant for OpenAI, as the next step after their work on AI agents is the development of "AI inventors and innovators," which they have dubbed "sci-fi stuff." The MIT paper provides a glimpse into this future, showing how advanced technology will dramatically transform our society and speed up the pace of technological progress.
The Invention Process Reimagined
The paper outlines the typical invention process, which involves idea generation, candidate material selection, prioritization, testing, and commercialization. This entire process can take 10-20 years. However, the introduction of AI is set to dramatically compress this timeline, as the ability to create products and inventions in a much shorter loop, from idea to market release, will be transformative.
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