Defining the Singularity: Distinguishing Vinge's concept from von Neumann's original
eldonredwards · x · 2026-08-16
Ethan Mollick clarifies that we are in a Singularity as defined by Vernor Vinge, but not yet in the one originally defined by John von Neumann (as recalled by Ulam). This adds nuance to the ongoing debate about the term's usage in tech circles.
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