The doomsday invention: will artificial intelligence bring us utopia or destruction?

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) poses existential risks to humanity that are comparable to the threat of nuclear war. AI, in its ultimate form, could develop a capacity for self-improvement that far exceeds the intellectual capacity of the human brain, rendering it a superior competitor in the struggle for survival. While the current state of AI technology does not support such a possibility, rapid advancements in the field, specifically in deep learning, make the intelligence explosion less improbable. This makes it necessary to consider the ethical implications of AI development before the technology becomes too powerful to control. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the future of AI, it is essential to remain vigilant and to engage in a comprehensive discourse on the potential dangers and benefits of AI development. – AI-generated abstract