Join Joseph Enochs, Managing Director for Emerging Technologies at EVT, in this enlightening session that charts the accelerating pace of change in computing power and its profound implications for the future of artificial intelligence. This talk, echoing the themes of the Countdown to AGI newsletter, will delve into the exponential growth in computing capabilities and explore the technological milestones we are rapidly approaching.

Joseph will discuss how this remarkable growth is not just confined to GPUs but encompasses a wide array of technologies that are collectively pushing the boundaries of what machines can achieve. The talk will cover key developments that are propelling us towards achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and the anticipated Singularity—a point at which AI could potentially surpass human intelligence and become self-improving, leading to unpredictable changes in society and technology.

Key points will include:

• The broad spectrum of technological advancements contributing to the exponential increase in computing power.
• The anticipated milestones in the near future, including the potential to match the computational complexity of the human brain by 2029.
• The societal and ethical implications of reaching and surpassing human-level AI capabilities.

Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape of technological advancements, the pivotal role of exponential growth in computing power, and how these elements are converging towards the realization of AGI. This session is designed for both AI veterans and newcomers, providing valuable insights into leveraging these advancements to solve real-world challenges and drive significant organizational value in an era dominated by rapid technological progress.