Artificial intelligence has become a tangible reality now, and many feel the impact of its usage in our daily lives. However, it seems that the most powerful version of it has not been developed yet.
The British newspaper “Sun” mentioned on Monday that artificial intelligence possesses capabilities that surpass those of humans, yet it will pose a threat to national security. Futurist Ray Kurzweil explained that he expects the emergence of the “singularity” phenomenon by 2045, meaning that artificial intelligence will become superhuman intelligence exceeding human capabilities.
He pointed out that artificial intelligence systems will become self-aware, potentially forcing humans to choose between merging with technology or risking obsolescence. According to “Sun”, Kurzweil’s predictions are usually accurate, with an 86 percent accuracy rate out of 147 predictions since the 1990s. The line between humans and technology has been blurred for several years, for example, cars now resemble giant computers on wheels, and female robots have become a tangible reality.
The future world is expected to be radically different from the current world, especially with the emergence of AI-powered chat systems like ChatGPT, some speculate the singularity phenomenon to occur before the end of this decade.
Futurist and CEO of the “Tomorrow Institute” in the United States, Melanie Supine, emphasizes that singularity relies on accessing super artificial intelligence that surpasses human capabilities, both intellectually and creatively.
She believes that in the coming decades, the contribution of humans to economic value production must be reassessed, especially if machines become more efficient in various fields. Researchers are concerned about the innovation of superhuman artificial intelligence systems and their fundamental control by nations.
According to the American expert, the development of AI systems in some countries may lead to their use in specific applications such as military intelligence, posing a threat to national security, food security, and critical infrastructure such as power grids.
She explained that there is a competitive race in which “conscienceless” companies are involved in developing leading AI systems, with large institutions outperforming due to the significant resources allocated to these programs.
She added that access to these systems will play a pivotal role in determining the position of countries and companies in influencing the future.
