Opinion: The Turing Test in the Age of Generative AI: Why Passing It Is No Longer Enough
The Turing Test is now obsolete as a measure of AI capability. Recent research shows systems like GPT-4.5 can fool human judges 73% of the time—but should we be surprised? These systems are specifically designed to mimic human communication patterns.
The more profound questions lie beyond conversation: Can AI make effective decisions under pressure? How do we balance automation with human oversight in national security contexts? As we transition from instruction-following to anticipatory AI, the real challenge becomes integrating these systems into human structures in ways that enhance rather than diminish human flourishing…