Artificial artificial intelligence puts an end to mankind

In an interview with the BBC, genius professor of physics Stephen Hawking warned of the threat of artificial intelligence (AI) to the survival of our humanity. He said that despite the initial success of the AI ​​made us hope much for it, however, he was afraid that if one day, we will create an AI generation that could be equal or smarter. human beings and when human existence will end.

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Professor Hawking suffers from a motor neuron disease related to muscular atrophy syndrome, which makes him completely paralyzed and unable to speak like a normal person. Instead, he had to communicate with Swiftkey's voice and speech prediction technology to help him write. These are the basic forms of AI. When reporters questioned the technology he was using on a daily basis, he gave a rather gloomy warning about the future of people and AI.

Professor Stephen Hawking

"Once artificial intelligence has developed completely, it is also the end of human existence. AI will choose its own way, it will re-design itself in the direction of becoming more and more complete. In the meantime, humans are creatures limited by slow evolution, humans cannot fight AI and will soon be overtaken by them. "

In addition to warning about the development of AI, Professor Hawking also shared his vision of the benefits and dangers of the internet. He said that network companies need to make more efforts to combat cyber threats and terrorism, but to ensure that users do not lose their freedom and personal security.

Not only Stephen Hawking but Elon Musk, the co-founder and CEO of Tesla Motor have also repeatedly expressed concern about the development of AI. Although Elon is known for many "on the moon" ideas, when referring to AI, he thinks that "we are summoning demons" and it will counteract humans like in the Terminator movie.

However, some other ideas still hope for the great potential of AI in the future. Rollo Carpenter, founder of Cleverbot website (web application using AI algorithms to chat with people), said: "We still have the ability to control the development of AI for a long time and it still has the potential to solve the legitimate issues of the world in the future ".

Reference: BBC, Neurogadget.