Rise of artificial general intelligence: risks and opportunities.
By Buttazzo, G.
Buttazzo, G. (2023, August 24). Rise of artificial general intelligence: risks and opportunities. Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence. Vol. 6. https://doi.org/10.3389/frai.2023.1226990
This conceptual analysis explores the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and the looming milestone of technological singularity, where machines may match or exceed human intellect. The author traces the history of neural networks and deep learning to illustrate how AI is currently outperforming humans in diverse fields, subsequently raising urgent questions about workplace automation and ethical decision-making. Central to the text is the prediction that humanity is approaching a critical crossroads between two extreme futures: a catastrophic conflict for resources leading to extinction, or a symbiotic integration with technology that could grant us digital immortality. Ultimately, the source serves as a call to anticipate these shifts through political and social strategies, acknowledging that while we cannot stop exponential progress, we must adapt to survive it.