Artificial General Intelligence and the Impact of Language Learning Models | by Frank Morales Aguilera

Boeing Associate Technical Fellow /Engineer /Scientist /Inventor /Cloud Solution Architect /Software Developer /@ Boeing Global Services

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is an artificial intelligence that can understand, learn, and apply knowledge across a wide range of tasks at a level comparable to that of a human being. The development of AGI has been significantly influenced by the advent of Large Language Models (LLMs) such as MISTRAL, GEMINI, and GPT-4o. These models have not only revolutionized the field of AI but also raised important questions about AGI safety and super alignment.

MISTRAL, developed by Mistral AI, is an open-source LLM that has made significant contributions to the AI world[1,2]. Known as Mixtral-8x22B, this model is a mixture of eight experts, each with 22 billion parameters, totalling 176 billion [1]. It is renowned for its ability to handle large data sets effectively, manage up to 65,000 tokens, and its versatility in operation[1]. This model has revolutionized industries from content creation to customer service and even more complex applications like drug discovery and climate modelling [1].

GEMINI and GPT-4o are commercial LLMs that have also made significant strides in AI. GEMINI excels at combining image recognition with strong language understanding, making it a worthy competitor to GPT-4o[3]. On the other hand, GPT-4o is known for its advanced language processing skills and has been enhanced to interpret and generate visual content[3,4]. Both models have shown impressive performance in various tasks, demonstrating the potential of multimodal AI models[3].

The rapid progress in AI and the development of superhuman models have raised important questions about AGI safety and super alignment[5,6,7,8]. OpenAI’s super alignment team, a pioneering force in the field, is dedicated to preventing a superintelligence — a hypothetical future computer that can outsmart humans — from going rogue[5]. Current techniques for aligning AI, such as reinforcement learning from human feedback, rely on humans’ ability to supervise AI[9]. However, there is currently no known indefinitely scalable solution to the alignment problem[8].

Ensuring AGI safety is a complex task that requires careful planning and execution. Here are some strategies that can be employed:

Gradual Transition to AGI: As we create successively more powerful systems, we should deploy them and gain experience with operating them in the real world[1]. A gradual transition to a world with AGI is better than a sudden one[1]. This gives people, policymakers, and institutions time to understand what’s happening, personally experience the benefits and downsides of these systems, adapt our economy, and put regulations in place[1].
Continuous Learning and Adaptation: We must continuously learn and adapt by deploying less powerful versions of the technology to minimize “one shot to get it right” scenarios[1]. This approach allows society and AI to co-evolve and for people collectively to figure out what they want while the stakes are relatively low[1].
Open Dialogue and Collaboration: By continuously engaging in open dialogue and collaboration, we can ensure that AI safety measures contribute to the responsible development of AGI, maximizing its potential while mitigating risks[2].
Value Alignment: Methods for encoding, learning, and adapting to these values are examined, highlighting the intersection of AI ethics and security[3]. Current methodologies and techniques used to ensure that AGI systems act in beneficial and ethical ways are reviewed[3].
Human Factors and Ergonomics: This field offers methods that can be used to identify, design, and test controls well before AGI systems arrive[4]. Risks will emerge from the fact that super-intelligent systems will identify more efficient ways of doing things, concoct their strategies for achieving goals, and even develop their own goals [4].

AGI safety is a multifaceted issue that requires a proactive and comprehensive approach. We must continue to explore and implement these strategies as we move closer to the realization of AGI.

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) holds immense potential but risks significantly. Here are some of the critical risks associated with AGI:

Unforeseeable Consequences: AGI could make decisions with unpredictable consequences that are difficult to control or reverse[5].
Misuse: AGI could be misused for malicious purposes, such as developing weapons systems or monitoring people[5].
Loss of Human Agency: There is a risk of humans losing control over AGI, leading to a loss of human agency[6].
Existential Threats: AGI could pose existential threats if it develops unsafe goals or if it removes itself from the control of human owners/managers[7].
Ethical Concerns: AGIs with poor ethics, morals, and values could pose significant risks[3].
Economic Disruption: If AGI can perform any task at a human level, it could lead to job losses and economic disruption[8].
Inequality: The ownership and control of AGI could lead to a rise in inequality[8].

These risks highlight the importance of careful and responsible development and deployment of AGI. We must continue to explore and implement strategies to ensure AGI safety as we move closer to the realization of AGI.

Mitigating the risks associated with Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is a complex task that requires a multifaceted approach. Here are some strategies that can be employed:

Use of First-Party Data: Organizations should use zero or first-party data to ensure the privacy and security of information[9].
Data Management: Keeping data fresh and well-labelled is crucial for the accuracy and reliability of AGI systems[9].
Human Supervision: Ensuring a human in the loop can help prevent unforeseen consequences and provide necessary oversight[9].
Testing: Regular and re-testing of AGI systems can help identify and mitigate potential risks before they cause harm[9].
Feedback Mechanisms: Implementing robust feedback mechanisms can help organizations learn from their mistakes and continuously improve their AGI systems[9].
Ethical Considerations: Organizations need to be mindful of the moral implications of AGI and take necessary steps to reduce risks[9].
Policy Frameworks: Building risk mitigation tools into policy frameworks can help manage the risks of AI[10].
Resource Allocation: Prioritizing the risks most likely to generate harm allows AI practitioners and legal personnel to focus their resources on those areas meriting the most attention[11].

These strategies highlight the importance of a proactive and comprehensive approach to AGI safety. We must continue to explore and implement these strategies as we move closer to the realization of AGI.

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) holds immense potential for societal advancement. Here are some of the key benefits associated with AGI:

Accelerated Scientific Discovery: AGI could help uncover new scientific knowledge and solve complex problems across disciplines[12]. It could also speed scientific discovery by making it easier to quickly develop hypotheses, analyze data, and create new ways to solve problems like climate change, disease, and lack of resources[13,14].
Improved Healthcare: AGI could revolutionize medical diagnostics, drug discovery, and personalized medicine[12]. With its ability to process large amounts of data and find patterns, AGI could help us develop new drugs and treatments for chronic diseases like cancer[14].
Enhanced Productivity: AGI could automate various tasks, freeing humans to focus on more creative and complex work[12]. It could bring significant advancements in different fields, from medicine and transportation to art and music[15].
Economic Growth: If AGI is successfully created, this technology could help us elevate humanity by increasing abundance and turbocharging the global economy[1].
Empowerment: AGI has the potential to give everyone incredible new capabilities; we can imagine a world where we all have access to help with almost any cognitive task, providing a significant force multiplier for human ingenuity and creativity[1].

These benefits highlight the transformative potential of AGI. However, balancing these benefits with the potential risks and ethical considerations associated with AGI is crucial.

I developed several notebooks thoroughly tested in Google Colab to demonstrate the capabilities of the following LLMs: GEMINI[16], MISTRAL[17,17a], and GPT-4o[18].

In conclusion, the development of AGI and the impact of LLMs such as MISTRAL, GEMINI, and GPT-4o have significantly advanced the field of AI. However, as these models evolve and become more powerful, addressing the challenges of AGI safety and super alignment is crucial to ensure these technologies are used responsibly and ethically.

1.- Planning for AGI and beyond | OpenAI

2.- The Impact of AI Safety Measures on AGI Development | by Dr Melchisedec Bankole | Medium

3.- Foundations of AGI Security: Value Alignment and Ensuring Ethical Behavior — AI Security Council

4.- To protect us from the risks of advanced artificial intelligence, we need to act now (theconversation.com)

5.- The Ethical Challenges of General Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Risks | avinci

6.- At The Dawn Of Artificial General Intelligence: Balancing Abundance With Existential Safeguards (forbes.com)

7.- Full article: The risks associated with Artificial General Intelligence: A systematic review (tandfonline.com)

8.- Why Uncontrollable AI Looks More Likely Than Ever | TIME

9.- Managing the Risks of Generative AI (hbr.org)

10.- We know the risks of AI — here’s how we can mitigate them | World Economic Forum (weforum.org)

11.- Identifying and managing your biggest AI risks | McKinsey

12.- AGI: Concepts and Prospects (nocode.ai)