Epoch AI – AI in 2030: Extrapolating Current Trends
The main theme of the report is forecasting the development and impact of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies by 2030, if current scaling trends continue.
The report analyzes what scaling will include in terms of computational power, investments, data, hardware, and energy. It examines the role of computational power in training and inference, as well as the economic value required to justify such investments. It is predicted that the growth of computational power will continue, significantly impacting AI development. Potential challenges such as data and energy availability are discussed. AI is expected to have a significant impact on scientific research and development, particularly in areas such as software engineering, mathematics, molecular biology, and weather forecasting.
