An OpenAI investor just published more than 10,300 words about the future of AI. We asked ChatGPT if it agreed.

• Investor Vinod Khosla published a more than 10,300-word essay on the future of AI and its impact.
• We asked the new version of ChatGPT, which "thinks before it answers," if it agrees with Khosla's points.
• ChatGPT agreed with many of Khosla's views, but said he underestimated or downplayed some risks.

69-year-old Vinod Khosla shared some bold predictions about the future of AI in a more than 10,300-word essay on Friday.

The venture capitalist, whose firm Khosla Ventures invested $50 million into OpenAI in 2019, holds highly optimistic views about the future of AI.

Khosla's description of life with AI sounds like a good one. Some of the highlights include enhanced human capabilities, better healthcare, a potential three-day work week, a redefinition of human purpose focused on creativity and passion, and robust GDP growth that could make universal basic income more "practical."

Khosla also addressed dystopian possibilities, like loss of human agency or malicious use of AI. But he pushed back on the likelihood of many of those possible outcomes and argued that "falling behind" in the AI race is "by far the largest danger."

"My synthesis of this doomsday fear-mongering is that the cat is already out of the bag," Khosla wrote, adding that we have "a forced choice" between doing nothing and letting bad actors get ahead or "charging forward."

Khosla is known to make bullish predictions about AI, so we asked the latest model of ChatGPT, o1-preview — which OpenAI says is capable of thinking before it answers and "complex reasoning" — whether it agreed or disagreed with Khosla's essay.

OpenAI's GPT O1 wasn't fully convinced

Interestingly enough, OpenAI's most advanced AI yet didn't echo all of Khosla's predictions.

It agreed with some, like AI's transformative potential in providing economic and societal benefits, democratizing access to healthcare and education, and enhancing creativity. It also agreed with the possibility of redefining human purpose and backed the importance of geopolitics when considering AI leadership and the risk behind authoritarian regimes.

But it labeled some of Khosla's predictions about AI "overly optimistic," like AI performing 80% of tasks in 80% of jobs in the next 25 years. It also said that AI integration will vary globally which would call into question Khosla's theory on the scale of job displacement.

ChatGPT also said the essay underestimated dystopian risks, including ethical and moral challenges, the potential for misuse, and overreliance on AI, which could erode critical thinking. For context on the last point, Khosla said AI systems are programmed by humans, and "if we get it wrong, the blame will be ours to bear."

ChatGPT also pushed back on some of Khosla's views on equality and AI. The chatbot said economic redistribution involves significant hurdles and AI development could lead to more concentrated wealth and further inequality. Additionally, countries lacking infrastructure may not benefit from AI advancement, ChatGPT said.

Overall, ChatGPT argued that Khosla simplified the good parts and downplayed some of the challenges and risks related to AI.

Here are some of ChatGPT's big takeaways on Khosla's perspective:

I agree with several of Vinod Khosla's predictions and the optimistic outlook he presents regarding the transformative potential of AI. However, I also have reservations about some of his assumptions and proposed solutions.

Vinod Khosla's essay presents an inspiring vision of AI's potential to create a utopian future marked by abundance, creativity, and redefined human purpose. His optimism highlights the transformative power of AI and the importance of proactive policy-making to harness its benefits.

However, the realization of this vision hinges on addressing significant challenges.

While I share Khosla's optimism about AI's potential, I advocate for a balanced approach that combines innovation with caution. By acknowledging the complexities and engaging diverse perspectives, we can work towards a future where AI enhances human well-being without unintended negative consequences.

The future of AI is not predetermined; it will be shaped by the collective choices we make today. Embracing AI's possibilities while proactively addressing its challenges can lead us toward a more equitable and fulfilling society. It is imperative that we navigate this transformative period with wisdom, empathy, and a commitment to the common good.

You can read Khosla's full essay here.