Andrew Ng: Expects 'Decades-Long Wait for AGI' — Debunks AI Jobpocalypse Narrative in The Batch

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Andrew Ng published in The Batch (May 12) that while AI impacts jobs, exaggerated fears of massive unemployment are irresponsible and counterproductive. He separately stated he expects a decades-long wait for AGI, a notably contrarian position among AI leaders who increasingly predict shorter timelines. For builders, Ng's framing suggests focusing on AI augmentation tools rather than replacement scenarios — the practical applications will compound long before AGI arrives.