Emerging artificial intelligence (AI) could become so super-intelligent and powerful that it could lead to great social upheaval and even the extinction of humanity. week.
More than 350 researchers and engineers have recently issued a warning that artificial intelligence poses a danger comparable to the risks of epidemics and nuclear war, according to the publication’s materials. In a survey of experts in 2022, the probability that artificial intelligence will cause the extinction or drastic decline of humanity was on average 1 in 10.
Jeffrey Hinton, often referred to as the “godfather” of artificial intelligence, does not find such fears fantastic. Hinton used to think that the danger of artificial intelligence would emerge in at least 30 years. However, according to him, artificial intelligence is now transforming into superintelligence so quickly that it could become smarter than humans within five years. The AI-powered ChatGPT and Bing chatbot can already pass the bar and medical license exams and score 99% on IQ tests, reaching the level of human genius. Hinton and others fear the moment when AI can surpass humans in almost any task. Some AI experts compare this possibility to the sudden arrival of a superior alien race on our planet. So computer scientist Stuart Russell, another pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence research, said: “You have no idea what they’re going to do when they get here, except that they’re taking over the world.”
One doomsday scenario is when attackers can use the power of artificial intelligence to create new biological weapons more deadly than natural epidemics. Another danger is that as AI integrates into the world’s systems, it can be used by terrorists and other attackers to shut down vital infrastructure and financial markets.
In addition, the article states that artificial intelligence may want to be completely independent and for this it may want to get rid of human control completely. Therefore, artificial intelligence can force the leaders of nuclear states to launch their own missiles by making them believe that the enemy launched the missiles.
st. Petersburg State University Cognitive Research Institute, Corresponding Fellow of the Russian Academy of Education, neurolinguist, Professor Tatyana Chernigovskaya statedthat the uncontrolled and rapid development of artificial intelligence, neural networks, chatbots is dangerous for humans.