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There Will Be Intelligent Creatures On This Planet That Are Not Human
We need to get ready! AGI is coming. If you don’t already know, it’s distinguished from the conventional artificial intelligence (AI) that populates our daily gadgets and systems. AGI is envisioned as a form of intelligence that surpasses human capability across all conceivable areas, including creativity, decision-making, and emotional intelligence.
At the end of this article, you can watch a video discussing the dangers posed by AGI.
The notion of AGI, while fascinating, ushers in a number of ethical, safety, and existential questions that demand our urgent attention.
The potential of AGI to outperform human intelligence in every aspect, from scientific research to politics and beyond, introduces scenarios where humans could lose control over these systems, leading to unpredictable and potentially catastrophic outcomes. I know, most of us think this won’t really happen, but…
Unlike traditional software, AGI’s operational mechanics are not dictated by line-by-line programming but are rather “grown” through the processing of vast data sets. This method results in AI systems that operate in ways fundamentally different from human reasoning, making them unpredictable and difficult to control.
