Mountains exist, but that doesn't mean we'll ever build a structure the size of Everest.

If you compare the historical rate of improvements in computing power and algorithms vs rate of improvements in building scale, you'll find one is a whole lot more likely to reach its goal, even if the rate of progress slows significantly.

There is absolutely no evidence to suggest one of these is more likely within reach. We at least know how Mt. Everest works.

You're saying AI, the parent I'm replying to is talking about ChatGPT. They aren't the same thing.

ChatGPT is a product that exists beyond just LLMs and I do use it synonymously with natural language interface AI

No it doesn't and no one else does so you're going to be really confusing in conversations.