Brin Admits Google Underestimated Transformer and Compute Power

Google co-founder Sergey Brin admitted the company underestimated Transformer's potential and underinvested in compute power. However, he noted that despite occasional flaws, AI has already become a highly capable super assistant for everyday users.

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