US EditionAn expert's take on why we should not fear AI
- Computer science professor Dr. Natarajan aims to reassure people about AI technology.
- Misconceptions about the technology often cause undue fear surrounding artificial intelligence, he states.
- AI systems are trained with limited data and cannot generate knowledge outside of it.
- Natarajan stated that the data used to train an AI system is all it can learn.
- AI can potentially help solve pressing problems, but misuse is a key concern, according to Natarajan.
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8 Articles
AI isn’t the threat—human ambition is
In 2014, Stephen Hawking voiced grave warnings about the threats of artificial intelligence. His concerns were not based on any anticipated evil intent, though. Instead, it was from the idea of AI achieving “singularity.” This refers to the point when AI surpasses human intelligence and achieves the capacity to evolve beyond its original programming, making it uncontrollable. As Hawking theorized, “a super intelligent AI will be extremely good a…
Major AI Company WARNS: How Humans Can Lose Control
AI startup company Anthropic just released a chilling warning: there’s no pause button on artificial intelligence. It can already subtly manipulate us, pre-write our thoughts, predict us, and autonomously rewrite its own code. This is the silent apocalypse, Glenn says: not war, but surrender. As AI agents start planning our days, filtering our news, and nudging our voices, Glenn urges us to remember that this is a tool: we cannot let it use us. …
The Conversation
AI isn’t what we should be worried about – it’s the humans controlling it
In William Gibson's 'Neuromancer,' the AI seeks sanctuary from humanity's corrupting influence. Alessandra Benedetti/Corbis via Getty ImagesIn 2014, Stephen Hawking voiced grave warnings about the threats of artificial intelligence. His concerns were not based on any anticipated evil intent, though. Instead, it was from the idea of AI achieving “singularity.” This refers to the point when AI surpasses human intelligence and achieves the capacity…
AI isn’t what we should be worried about – it’s the humans controlling it
by Billy J. Stratton, University of Denver, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In 2014, Stephen Hawking voiced grave warnings about the threats of artificial intelligence. His concerns were not based on any anticipated evil intent, though. Instead, it was from the idea of AI achieving “singularity.” This refers to the point when AI surpasses human intelligence and achieves the capacity to evolve beyond…
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