Should we stop AI? The heads of two of the world’s leading tech companies have said that computers could destroy humankind.
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AI could lead to extinction, experts say
Should we stop AI? The heads of two of the world's leading tech companies have said that computers could destroy humankind.
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Sam Altman and Demis Hassabis are worried. They are two of the world's top experts in Artificial IntelligenceArtificial intelligence, or "AI," is the ability for a computer to think and learn. With AI, computers can perform tasks that are typically done by people, including processing language, problem-solving, and learning.. Altman works on ChatGPTAn Artificial Intelligence chatbot released in November 2022. . Hassabis works on Google DeepMind.
Now, they have warned that AI could lead to humans being wiped out.
They say there are four ways this could happen.
But others say these fears are not realistic. AI is not yet powerful enough to do any of these things.
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Many want to focus on the things AI could do to help humans instead. For example, some say AI could find new medicines and make many parts of life much quicker and easier.
Yes! It is getting better faster than anyone thought. One day it might be smarter than us. This would be very dangerous.
No! It is a long way from being a danger to humans. We should relax and be happy that AI can help us with difficult or boring tasks.
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Keywords
Artificial Intelligence - Artificial intelligence, or "AI," is the ability for a computer to think and learn. With AI, computers can perform tasks that are typically done by people, including processing language, problem-solving, and learning.
ChatGPT - An Artificial Intelligence chatbot released in November 2022.
Chemical weapons - Toxic chemicals used deliberately to harm people.
AI could lead to extinction, experts say
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Artificial Intelligence - Artificial intelligence, or “AI,” is the ability for a computer to think and learn. With AI, computers can perform tasks that are typically done by people, including processing language, problem-solving, and learning.
ChatGPT - An Artificial Intelligence chatbot released in November 2022.
Chemical weapons - Toxic chemicals used deliberately to harm people.