The short history of global living conditions and why it matters that we know it

Abstract

Experts in the field of artificial intelligence research hold diverse views on the timeline for the development of human-level AI. The majority of experts believe there is a significant chance of transformative AI systems emerging within the next 50 years, but there is disagreement about the precise timing and uncertainty about their individual estimates. The potential impact of such technology is substantial and warrants consideration in discussions about the future of society. – AI-generated abstract.