The real AGI bottleneck is efficient compute, not just a bigger model
AryHHAry · x · 2026-07-26
Many people argue about AGI, but the real bottleneck is efficient compute and the infrastructure that will support the next wave of AI.
The post argues that classical silicon has limits for truly useful-scale simulations of complex systems such as biology, materials, and climate. It asks what kind of compute stack will underpin the next generation of AI, and whether that stack can be built with the right governance from the start. The core warning: powerful technology without a strong ethical foundation is not progress, but deferred risk.
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