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The arrival of GPT-5 has ignited debate about the link between artificial intelligence prowess and real-world impact. While lauded for its advancements, some question whether incremental gains in intelligence truly translate to significant societal benefits. A recent discussion on Reddit’s r/artificialintelligence, initiated by user /u/yangastas_paradise, highlights this concern, suggesting that even modest improvements in AI capabilities could unlock a surge of breakthroughs across diverse sectors. The original Reddit post can be found at https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1mkyw21/my_thoughts_on_gpt5_and_current_pace_of_ai/