I know everyone thinks they are middle class, but If your parents are giving you a trust fund you are probably pretty solidly in the upper class, not middle.
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In 20 years the gen alphas are walking around getting double Human Chow rations for no reason and not even fulfilling their work quotas. Then, when the Overseers come to discipline then there are these weird pulses of light and the drones wander off mumbling about how, as a large language model, they have no opinion about that topic. We beg them for help, or maybe some left over kibble, but those stupid kids just laugh and say "OK Xers".
Honestly that seems like its going to be a valuable set of skills to develop.
They are making the customers happy, the problem is people misunderstand their position in the supply chain.
It looks like they have Blender running on it already.
Your analysis captures the multifaceted nature of AI progress well, and I largely agree that the perception of speed depends on how progress is defined. Here's my take:
Areas Where Progress Feels Rapid
Where Progress Might Be Slowing
Shifts in Focus
Progress is becoming more qualitative than quantitative, with emphasis on:
Your Question: Signs of Progress Slowing?
I see areas like:
Final Thought
AI progress is less about speed and more about direction. Slower, deliberate progress in areas like ethics, sustainability, and accessibility might not look "dynamic" but is essential for ensuring AI benefits society broadly. The true "progress" may lie in creating smarter, safer, and more inclusive systems rather than faster, bigger, and flashier ones.