The "simplicity" of tasks that mostly just require a lot of computing power was recognized over thirty years ago: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moravec%27s_para

The "simplicity" of tasks that mostly just require a lot of computing power was recognized over thirty years ago: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moravec%27s_paradox https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moravec%27s_paradox > it is comparatively easy to make computers exhibit adult level performance on intelligence tests or playing checkers, and difficult or impossible to give them the skills of a one-year-old when it comes to perception and mobility - 1988