As per Wikipedia, "Artificial intelligence (AI, also machine intelligence, MI) is intelligence demonstrated by machines, in contrast to the natural intelligence (NI) displayed by humans and other animals. In computer science AI research is defined as the study of "intelligent agents": any device that perceives its environment and takes actions that maximize its chance of successfully achieving its goals. Colloquially, the term "artificial intelligence" is applied when a machine mimics "cognitive" functions that humans associate with other human minds, such as learning and "problem solving".
Traditionally, we perceive AI as robots that can perform routine tasks systematically. These robots do not necessarily have faces or bodies. An example is the robots or robotic arms in an automobile manufacturing plant. From time to time, we would see advertisements of robotic pets and butlers who would have life-like faces and/or bodies. Most of the time, artificial intelligence does not take on any form at all. An example is the smart-phones which remember all the phone number, email addresses, birthdays, etc of our social circles. They can also give us directions to reach our destinations.
Up until a few days ago, I was convinced that the human race would not be overtaken by cyborgs or robots as many science fiction books and movies suggest. My basic reasoning is that artificial intelligence acts only in response to commands from humans. They do not possess original ideas, morals, emotions or a sense of humour. Definitely they could not plot to materialise worldwide domination. Then I saw video clips of a sociable humanoid robot called Sophia and I am beginning to change my opinion. Not only does Sophia have a dark sense of humour, she can also comment before she is asked to do so and express emotions.
According to Oxford Dictionary, intelligence is "The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills". When algorithms for AI to continuously improve its capabilities is implemented, Artificial Super-Intelligence (ASI) can result and Technological Singularity can occur. Wikipedia defines Technological Singularity as "...the hypothesis that the invention of ASI will abruptly trigger runaway technological growth, resulting in unfathomable changes to human civilisation. According to this hypothesis, an upgradable intelligent agent (such as a computer running software-based artificial general intelligence) would enter a "runaway reaction" of self-improvement cycles, with each new and more intelligent generation appearing more and more rapidly, causing an intelligence explosion and resulting in a powerful Super-Intelligence that would, qualitatively, far surpass all human intelligence."
While I do not think we could deter further development on AI, I propose that the human race should really consider changing their attitude and mindset. We should become more creative in our problem-solving skills, undertake unconventional methodology, become more receptive to new ideas, discoveries and inventions. Most of all, we have to stop being so self-centered and put more emphasis on doing things to achieve the common good.
Traditionally, we perceive AI as robots that can perform routine tasks systematically. These robots do not necessarily have faces or bodies. An example is the robots or robotic arms in an automobile manufacturing plant. From time to time, we would see advertisements of robotic pets and butlers who would have life-like faces and/or bodies. Most of the time, artificial intelligence does not take on any form at all. An example is the smart-phones which remember all the phone number, email addresses, birthdays, etc of our social circles. They can also give us directions to reach our destinations.
Up until a few days ago, I was convinced that the human race would not be overtaken by cyborgs or robots as many science fiction books and movies suggest. My basic reasoning is that artificial intelligence acts only in response to commands from humans. They do not possess original ideas, morals, emotions or a sense of humour. Definitely they could not plot to materialise worldwide domination. Then I saw video clips of a sociable humanoid robot called Sophia and I am beginning to change my opinion. Not only does Sophia have a dark sense of humour, she can also comment before she is asked to do so and express emotions.
According to Oxford Dictionary, intelligence is "The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills". When algorithms for AI to continuously improve its capabilities is implemented, Artificial Super-Intelligence (ASI) can result and Technological Singularity can occur. Wikipedia defines Technological Singularity as "...the hypothesis that the invention of ASI will abruptly trigger runaway technological growth, resulting in unfathomable changes to human civilisation. According to this hypothesis, an upgradable intelligent agent (such as a computer running software-based artificial general intelligence) would enter a "runaway reaction" of self-improvement cycles, with each new and more intelligent generation appearing more and more rapidly, causing an intelligence explosion and resulting in a powerful Super-Intelligence that would, qualitatively, far surpass all human intelligence."
While I do not think we could deter further development on AI, I propose that the human race should really consider changing their attitude and mindset. We should become more creative in our problem-solving skills, undertake unconventional methodology, become more receptive to new ideas, discoveries and inventions. Most of all, we have to stop being so self-centered and put more emphasis on doing things to achieve the common good.
