Giving AI direct control over anything is a bad idea – here’s how it could do us real harm
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Could AI kill large numbers of humans? The answer has to be yes, in theory. But this depends in large part on humans deciding to give it executive control. I can’t really think of anything more terrifying than an AI that can make decisions and has the power to implement them.
Keywords
- Artificial intelligence, end of humanity, decision-making, thought, consciousness, emotion
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | The Conversation |
| Publication status | Published - 31 Jul 2023 |