When machines outsmart humans

Abstract

The construction and ramifications of human-level, or greater-than-human-level artificial intelligence are analyzed. The article predicts that the necessary prerequisites—hardware, software, and input/output mechanisms—will likely be attainable within fifty years. The author claims that an artificial intelligence with human capabilities could be created using either a biology-inspired method or a bottom-up process involving nanotechnology. Once developed, artificial intellects could spread rapidly due to their easy replication, leading to greater-than-human-level intelligence and amplifying their impact. Technological progress in other fields would likely accelerate due to their assistance, which could lead to unforeseen consequences, such as a technological singularity. The author highlights the importance of considering the ethical and political implications surrounding artificial intelligence in advance. – AI-generated abstract.