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AGI, the concept of AI systems that can perform all tasks at human levels, has sparked intense interest and speculation in the tech industry. In “Scenarios for the Transition to AGI,” Korinek and Suh analyze the impact of technological progress on output and wages, specifically considering the potential for full automation and its effects on the labor market.
The paper introduces a framework that breaks down human work into atomistic tasks of varying complexity, highlighting how advancements in technology enable the automation of increasingly complex tasks. This automation race between technology and capital accumulation could lead to full automation and potentially impact wage dynamics.
One key aspect examined is how automation of productivity growth could result in broad-based gains in the returns to all factors of production. However, the authors also discuss the possibility of declines in wages if large-scale automation outpaces capital accumulation, leading to an oversupply of labor.
While providing valuable insights into the economic consequences of AGI development, Korinek and Suh acknowledge the uncertainties surrounding the transition. They emphasize the importance of understanding the distribution of tasks in complexity space and how it influences economic outcomes.
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