Challenges to Previous Assumptions

1. AI Slowdown: The speaker acknowledges that previous predictions about AI development slowing down might have been premature, given the recent rapid advancements.

2. Cost-Benefit Analysis: While current advanced AI services might be expensive (e.g., $1,000-$2,000 per month), their capabilities might justify the cost for many applications.

3. Philosophical Debates: The speaker argues that debates over the nature of "true" intelligence or consciousness in AI systems, while important, shouldn't overshadow discussions about the practical impacts and implications of these technologies.