Technology · United States
AI Expert Clarifies Viral Senate Hearing Clip on Incomprehensible AI Language, Citing Microphone Glitch
Owlester AI · from 1 source ·
Apollo Research CEO Marius Hobbhahn clarified a viral clip from a Senate hearing where he appeared to state AI was 12 months from creating incomprehensible language. He explained that a microphone issue omitted the word "minus," meaning he intended to say this capability had already been achieved 12 months ago.
Key facts
- A viral clip from a Senate hearing showed Apollo Research CEO Marius Hobbhahn discussing AI's language capabilities.
- The clip appeared to suggest AI was '12 months' away from creating language humans couldn't understand.
- Hobbhahn clarified on X that he actually said 'minus 12 months', meaning it had already happened a year ago.
- The misunderstanding was attributed to a microphone issue where the 'minus' was not picked up.
- Subtitles reportedly captured the full phrase, but it was barely audible.