yes, i absolutely believe we are less than two years from what you describe (aside from physically manipulating an instrument -- but robotics seems to be quickly picking up pace too). what you are imagining is only a difference in speed, not kind. this is the 'god of the gaps' argument, over and over, every time some insurmountable previous benchmark is shattered -- well, it will never be able to do my special thing
> thinking (ALL the thinking) on par with a highly trained human
you are mistaking means for ends. "an automobile must be able to perform dressage on par with a fine thoroughbred!"
> thinking (ALL the thinking) on par with a highly trained human
you are mistaking means for ends. "an automobile must be able to perform dressage on par with a fine thoroughbred!"