# Moving the AGI Goal Posts: AI Skepticism with Sayash Kapoor

An episode of [Scaling Laws](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1607949880), 31 Jul 2025, 59 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/61e878a1419a9b0013b27134/e/688adc8781182761091c247b/media.mp3

In this episode of Scaling Laws, Kevin Frazier is joined by Sayash Kapoor, co-author of "AI Snake Oil," to explore the complexities of AI development and its societal implications. They delve into the skepticism surrounding AGI claims, the real bottlenecks in AI adoption, and the transformative potential of AI as a general-purpose technology. Kapoor shares insights on the challenges of integrating AI into various sectors, the importance of empirical research, and the evolving nature of work in the AI era. The conversation also touches on the role of policy in shaping AI's future and the need for a nuanced understanding of AI's capabilities and limitations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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