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THE THREAT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Artificial intelligence which has long been dubbed by the initials (A.I) is a growing technology in the industry. This new form of development has proven to show both great potential and ability to become a groundbreaking technology may even more than the internet. However, this new technology despite sending promising new joyful moments has scientists and theoreticians doubtful and on the alert about the prowess of the machine.
The definition of A.I, in general, refers to machines that have been programmed, thereby trained on performing a task in the human environment. This can be seen in self-driving cars and robots in industries aiding in the processes. The term was not widely used until in 1956, at the Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire when it was founded CITATION Fut16 l 2057 (Future of Life).
So we ask ourselves is Artificial Intelligence important to us? We look around and realize the answer to this question. Artificial intelligence can help reduce a lot of human errors we face in our day to day activities. Basic computational being a simple example of how to effective this machine is. An artificially intelligent system is fast when it comes to the computation of arithmetic logic. What makes a human being an hour to do could take a machine a few minutes?
Furthermore, the Artificial Intelligence system can be beneficial when it comes to doing repetitive jobs. Automotive Industries have been known to use, robots to manufacture parts needed for their work. The output is usually very desirable and well done than physical human work. However, this may not be enough to clear Artificial Intelligence of its potential risks.
Theoreticians of Artificial intelligence have posed a question of risk that may be as a result of fully implementing Artificial Intelligence. In one example it can be noticed that the coming of Artificial Technology means that machines will replace the need for human labor. Automation in industries will mean many workers will be replaced as there will be no need for their support. Employers are more likely to rush to machines that do not tire, unlike Human beings, to maximize their profit margins. Life might be a little harder with no money to maintain ourselves.
Secondly, Artificial intelligence is programmed. This could be a security risk. Autonomous weapons may be utilized to kill. Thereby Artificial Intelligence could be enabling terrorism. This coupled with the ongoing tension between countries, and A.I war zones may erupt this might result in many casualties as a result. Humans, we may lose control in the process of the deadly fight as it might be difficult to power off the machines.
Artificial Intelligence is a very advanced technology. This kind of revolution can be used to make imitations of people and things. This can be used to spread propend and influence people to do vices. Crimes like killing may be exalted using this, in another instance, for example, a fake video of a president may be made to fool soldiers into going to war.
Finally, According to theoreticians, there is also the speculation that Artificial Intelligence systems may gain consciousness. This is however not entirely true. According to AI expert, this comes as a result of human beings not being able to effectively make the Artificial CITATION Jam13 l 2057 (Barrat)Intelligence systems objectives coincide with our own. If a self-driving vehicle is tasked with getting an individual as swiftly as possible to his destination, the Artificial intelligence programming may not take into consideration objects in the pathway like passengers. The result will be catastrophic in that the individual may arrive but left a trail of distraction behind them.
In conclusion, today Artificial intelligence being used is the Narrow AI. This is designed to perform limited tasks. Thereby that means that could have little or no negative effect on humanity. However, the long game is to create a general Artificial intelligence. This would outperform us in very many activities that require cognitive support. Before it full implementation therefore proper research is being done. According to IJ Good, a mathematician he states that designing an AI is a cognitive task such that the system can undergo self-improvement that can induce intelligence. This might be our last great invention unless we align our objectives with the hyper-intelligent AI. Thereby this poses the thought we should consider.
Works Cited
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Lewis, Tanya. LIVE SCIENCE. December 2014. <https://www.livescience.com/49007-history-of-artificial-intelligence.html>.
Marr, Benard. Forbes. March 2020. <https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2020/03/02/is-artificial-intelligence-ai-a-threat-to-humans/#2c10d57e205d>.
