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Toon is skeptical of the concept of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), arguing that it is an ill-defined term and that the goal of creating a "general intelligence" as capable as a human is likely misguided. Instead, he advocates for the development of "artificial expert intelligence," where AI systems are highly specialized and focused on specific domains, allowing for better testing, verification, and integration with human expertise.
Toon believes that the future of AI should be about augmenting human intelligence, rather than replacing it. He draws parallels to the Industrial Revolution, where machines enhanced human physical capabilities, and argues that AI should be used to enhance our cognitive abilities in a way that promotes a fairer distribution of economic benefits.