Despite tech companies aiming to create artificial “superintelligence”, recent polls show that the public does not want such things unleashed on the world. There is. Sigal Samuel writes for Vox and talks about technological “solutionism.” This is the idea that all of the world’s problems, moral or otherwise, can be solved simply through technological advances. This ideology extends to the current fads and hype surrounding AI, he points out. Sigal writes:
AGI (artificial general intelligence) enthusiasts promise that the upcoming superintelligence will bring fundamental improvements. It has the potential to develop everything from cures for diseases to better clean energy technology. Productivity is greatly improved, unexpected profit It has the potential to alleviate world poverty. And getting there first could help the United States maintain its advantage over China. In a logic reminiscent of the nuclear arms race, it is better for “us” to have it than “them.”
But Americans have learned from the past decade of technology, especially Miserable The influence of social media.they are increasingly Don’t trust technology executives And the idea that technological progress is positive by default. And they question whether the potential benefits of AGI are worth the potential costs of developing it. After all, CEOs like Altman are quick to proclaim that AGI could be what’s to come. mass unemployment, destroy the economic systemand change the entire world order. That is, unless we all become extinct.
-Sigal Samuel Is AI smarter than humans? Americans flatly say “no thank you.” (msn.com)
The problem with technological advancement is that its development and power is delegated to big tech companies that don’t always (or rarely) have their customers’ best interests in mind when creating their products. Zuckerberg’s meta is a perfect example. Despite overwhelming evidence that the company does so; I knew Instagram was harming teenagers, the business model remained the same, especially for young girls. why? The click, scroll, repeat business model works incredibly well.
While AI has its limitations and is overhyped, there is no doubt that AI will transform the economy, the workforce, and even the way people worship and consult for mental health. Perhaps, all things considered, you should increase your breaks a little.