When Dr Qi Lu speaks, people listen - HYSTA Keynote (3min read)

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Oct 15, 2023 05:59 PM

In a recent enlightening discourse, Dr. Qi Lu, the visionary founder and CEO of MiraclePlus (formerly Y Combinator China), shared his sagacious insights on the current technological renaissance fueled by OpenAI's groundbreaking advancements. With a prestigious background, having served as the Executive Vice President at notable tech conglomerates like Microsoft and Yahoo, and as the President and COO of Baidu, Dr. Lu brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the table. His academic laurels include a PhD from the distinguished Carnegie Mellon University, an institution synonymous with pioneering research in artificial intelligence (AI).

The crux of Dr. Lu's discourse revolved around the pivotal role of OpenAI's innovations in ushering a new era characterized by rapid technological advancements and boundless opportunities. He emphasized the urgency to comprehend the implications of this new era and to equip ourselves to harness the innumerable prospects it presents.

Dr. Lu metaphorically described Large Language Models (LLMs) as the Operating System's kernel, highlighting their foundational significance in modern AI ecosystems. He envisaged the forthcoming inflection point where robots' activity would mark a significant milestone in the technological timeline. His reflections on humanity's unique linguistic capabilities were profound; he marveled at language being the paramount reasoning tool humans have mastered, which underpins the essence of zero-shot learning—an area where humans excel with no parallels.

Delving deeper into the architectural paradigms of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), Dr. Lu elucidated three core models: the World model, Cognition model, and Action model. He asserted that the Action model, intertwined with real-world applications like Tesla's ventures, heralds a promising future. Dr. Lu's vision transcends the conventional; he calls for a new reasoning device, transcending the mere information transport layer epitomized by contemporary gadgets like iPhones. His new-age Moore's Law posits a halving in the price of reasoning or a 50% reduction in dollar per task every specified number of months, epitomizing a future where reasoning becomes increasingly economical and accessible.

One of the most riveting aspects of Dr. Lu's talk was his foresight on Artificial Intelligence Generated Development (AIGD), which he perceives as the real future. In this paradigm, agents defined by their entity/role, environment, and objectives, orchestrate development, reasoning, and a series of tasks following an Act ➔ Sense ➔ Think framework.

Dr. Lu's discourse resonates with the deep-seated human needs for companionship, illustrated by new applications like Characters.ai (though the precise user engagement metrics are elusive). His talk serves as a beacon for the HYSTA community, urging members to unite, fathom the ongoing technological metamorphosis, and seize the boundless opportunities awaiting in this uncharted yet promising landscape 🌅.

His insights embolden us to look beyond the horizon, to envision a future where technology and humanity coalesce, forging a golden path towards superintelligence. Through a blend of technological progression and innovation landscape emergence, Dr. Lu's narrative beckons us to not merely adapt to the new era but to steer the helm, navigate the uncharted waters, and harness the boundless opportunities that lie ahead in the AI-driven epoch 🚀.

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https://www.hysta.com/annualconf